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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.93, 20,121.83 and 8,293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.93, 20,121.83 and 8,293.31 is: 11,444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.93 : 20,121.83 = 8,293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.93/20,121.83 = 8,293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.93x = 20,121.83 × 8,293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.93x = 166,876,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,876,573.96/14,580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.85

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