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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.67, 20,180.13 and 8,334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.67, 20,180.13 and 8,334.83 is: 11,501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.67 : 20,180.13 = 8,334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.67/20,180.13 = 8,334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.67x = 20,180.13 × 8,334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.67x = 168,197,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,197,952.93/14,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.76

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