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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.67, 20,177.37 and 8,332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.67, 20,177.37 and 8,332.83 is: 11,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.67 : 20,177.37 = 8,332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.67/20,177.37 = 8,332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.67x = 20,177.37 × 8,332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.67x = 168,134,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,134,594.06/14,621.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.00

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