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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.73, 20,213.83 and 7,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.73, 20,213.83 and 7,933.33 is: 10,947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.73 : 20,213.83 = 7,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.73/20,213.83 = 7,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.73x = 20,213.83 × 7,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.73x = 160,362,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,362,983.95/14,647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.98

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