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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.88, 20,212.08 and 8,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.88, 20,212.08 and 8,273.42 is: 11,416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.88 : 20,212.08 = 8,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.88/20,212.08 = 8,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.88x = 20,212.08 × 8,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.88x = 167,223,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,223,026.91/14,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.19

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