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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.23, 20,642.49 and 8,244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.23, 20,642.49 and 8,244.09 is: 11,376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.23 : 20,642.49 = 8,244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.23/20,642.49 = 8,244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.23x = 20,642.49 × 8,244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.23x = 170,178,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,178,545.38/14,958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.92

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