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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.08, 29,991.96 and 9,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.08, 29,991.96 and 9,614.16 is: 14,411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.08 : 29,991.96 = 9,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.08/29,991.96 = 9,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.08x = 29,991.96 × 9,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.08x = 288,347,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,347,502.15/20,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,411.55

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