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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,633.94, 20,195.14 and 8,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,633.94, 20,195.14 and 8,663.44 is: 11,955.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,633.94 : 20,195.14 = 8,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,633.94/20,195.14 = 8,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,633.94x = 20,195.14 × 8,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,633.94x = 174,959,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,959,383.68/14,633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.73

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