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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.54, 20,631.92 and 8,236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.54, 20,631.92 and 8,236.02 is: 11,365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.54 : 20,631.92 = 8,236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.54/20,631.92 = 8,236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.54x = 20,631.92 × 8,236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.54x = 169,924,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,924,941.95/14,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,365.81

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