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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.07, 20,183.09 and 8,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.07, 20,183.09 and 8,253.16 is: 11,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.07 : 20,183.09 = 8,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.07/20,183.09 = 8,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.07x = 20,183.09 × 8,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.07x = 166,574,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,574,241.24/14,627.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.08

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