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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.07, 20,243.04 and 8,295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.07, 20,243.04 and 8,295.57 is: 11,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.07 : 20,243.04 = 8,295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.07/20,243.04 = 8,295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.07x = 20,243.04 × 8,295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.07x = 167,927,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,927,555.33/14,669.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.73

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