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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.04, 20,227.84 and 8,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.04, 20,227.84 and 8,373.76 is: 11,551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.04 : 20,227.84 = 8,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.04/20,227.84 = 8,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.04x = 20,227.84 × 8,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.04x = 169,383,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,383,077.48/14,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.70

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