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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,681.78, 20,260.50 and 8,393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,681.78, 20,260.50 and 8,393.75 is: 11,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,681.78 : 20,260.50 = 8,393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,681.78/20,260.50 = 8,393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,681.78x = 20,260.50 × 8,393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,681.78x = 170,061,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,061,571.88/14,681.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.17

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