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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.13, 20,092.98 and 8,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.13, 20,092.98 and 8,273.72 is: 11,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.13 : 20,092.98 = 8,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.13/20,092.98 = 8,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.13x = 20,092.98 × 8,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.13x = 166,243,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,243,590.02/14,560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.73

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