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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.95, 20,254.07 and 8,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.95, 20,254.07 and 8,303.58 is: 11,458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.95 : 20,254.07 = 8,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.95/20,254.07 = 8,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.95x = 20,254.07 × 8,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.95x = 168,181,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,181,311.33/14,676.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.87

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