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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.94, 20,246.98 and 8,383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.94, 20,246.98 and 8,383.18 is: 11,569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.94 : 20,246.98 = 8,383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.94/20,246.98 = 8,383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.94x = 20,246.98 × 8,383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.94x = 169,734,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,734,077.80/14,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,569.41

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