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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,600.76, 20,148.84 and 8,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,600.76, 20,148.84 and 8,313 is: 11,471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,600.76 : 20,148.84 = 8,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,600.76/20,148.84 = 8,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,600.76x = 20,148.84 × 8,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,600.76x = 167,497,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,497,306.92/14,600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.82

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