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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.03, 20,243.04 and 8,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.03, 20,243.04 and 8,295.96 is: 11,449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.03 : 20,243.04 = 8,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.03/20,243.04 = 8,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.03x = 20,243.04 × 8,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.03x = 167,935,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,935,450.12/14,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,449.08

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