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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.56, 20,093.64 and 8,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.56, 20,093.64 and 8,273.28 is: 11,417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.56 : 20,093.64 = 8,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.56/20,093.64 = 8,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.56x = 20,093.64 × 8,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.56x = 166,240,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,240,309.94/14,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.16

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