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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,561.73, 20,095.43 and 8,273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,561.73, 20,095.43 and 8,273.97 is: 11,418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,561.73 : 20,095.43 = 8,273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,561.73/20,095.43 = 8,273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,561.73x = 20,095.43 × 8,273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,561.73x = 166,268,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,268,943.59/14,561.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.21

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