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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.67, 20,093.63 and 8,273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.67, 20,093.63 and 8,273.05 is: 11,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.67 : 20,093.63 = 8,273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.67/20,093.63 = 8,273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.67x = 20,093.63 × 8,273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.67x = 166,235,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,235,514.07/14,560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.75

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