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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.63, 20,247.59 and 8,301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.63, 20,247.59 and 8,301.61 is: 11,453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.63 : 20,247.59 = 8,301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.63/20,247.59 = 8,301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.63x = 20,247.59 × 8,301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.63x = 168,087,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,087,481.09/14,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,453.51

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