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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.08, 20,253.87 and 8,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.08, 20,253.87 and 8,303.27 is: 11,459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.08 : 20,253.87 = 8,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.08/20,253.87 = 8,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.08x = 20,253.87 × 8,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.08x = 168,173,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,173,249.89/14,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.01

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