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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.94, 20,253.72 and 8,303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.94, 20,253.72 and 8,303.05 is: 11,457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.94 : 20,253.72 = 8,303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.94/20,253.72 = 8,303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.94x = 20,253.72 × 8,303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.94x = 168,167,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,167,649.85/14,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,457.95

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