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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.93, 20,163.29 and 8,323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.93, 20,163.29 and 8,323.17 is: 11,486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.93 : 20,163.29 = 8,323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.93/20,163.29 = 8,323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.93x = 20,163.29 × 8,323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.93x = 167,822,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,822,410.42/14,610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.09

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