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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.66, 20,633.19 and 8,237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.66, 20,633.19 and 8,237.13 is: 11,367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.66 : 20,633.19 = 8,237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.66/20,633.19 = 8,237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.66x = 20,633.19 × 8,237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.66x = 169,958,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,958,227.16/14,951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,367.18

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