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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,618.67, 20,173.23 and 8,329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,618.67, 20,173.23 and 8,329.83 is: 11,494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618.67 : 20,173.23 = 8,329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618.67/20,173.23 = 8,329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618.67x = 20,173.23 × 8,329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618.67x = 168,039,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,039,576.45/14,618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.86

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