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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.30, 20,106.93 and 8,283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.30, 20,106.93 and 8,283.70 is: 11,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.30 : 20,106.93 = 8,283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.30/20,106.93 = 8,283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.30x = 20,106.93 × 8,283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.30x = 166,559,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,559,776.04/14,569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,432.24

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