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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.31, 20,197.79 and 8,263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.31, 20,197.79 and 8,263.57 is: 11,402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.31 : 20,197.79 = 8,263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.31/20,197.79 = 8,263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.31x = 20,197.79 × 8,263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.31x = 166,905,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,905,851.51/14,637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,402.77

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