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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.96, 20,633.26 and 8,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.96, 20,633.26 and 8,238.06 is: 11,369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.96 : 20,633.26 = 8,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.96/20,633.26 = 8,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.96x = 20,633.26 × 8,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.96x = 169,978,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,978,033.88/14,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.04

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