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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.63, 20,631.05 and 8,234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.63, 20,631.05 and 8,234.94 is: 11,363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.63 : 20,631.05 = 8,234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.63/20,631.05 = 8,234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.63x = 20,631.05 × 8,234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.63x = 169,895,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,895,458.89/14,950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,363.77

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