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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.44, 20,096.83 and 8,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.44, 20,096.83 and 8,277.84 is: 11,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.44 : 20,096.83 = 8,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.44/20,096.83 = 8,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.44x = 20,096.83 × 8,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.44x = 166,358,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,358,343.25/14,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.01

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