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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,553.49, 20,083.11 and 8,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,553.49, 20,083.11 and 8,265.73 is: 11,406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,553.49 : 20,083.11 = 8,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,553.49/20,083.11 = 8,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,553.49x = 20,083.11 × 8,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,553.49x = 166,001,564.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,001,564.82/14,553.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.31

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