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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.73, 20,233.18 and 8,693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.73, 20,233.18 and 8,693.22 is: 11,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.73 : 20,233.18 = 8,693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.73/20,233.18 = 8,693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.73x = 20,233.18 × 8,693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.73x = 175,891,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,891,441.57/14,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.00

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