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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.94, 20,135.07 and 8,303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.94, 20,135.07 and 8,303.34 is: 11,459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.94 : 20,135.07 = 8,303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.94/20,135.07 = 8,303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.94x = 20,135.07 × 8,303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.94x = 167,188,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,188,332.13/14,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.94

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