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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.43, 20,638 and 8,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.43, 20,638 and 8,241.04 is: 11,372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.43 : 20,638 = 8,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.43/20,638 = 8,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.43x = 20,638 × 8,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.43x = 170,078,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,078,583.52/14,955.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.36

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