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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.53, 20,263.64 and 7,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.53, 20,263.64 and 7,969.44 is: 10,998.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.53 : 20,263.64 = 7,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.53/20,263.64 = 7,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.53x = 20,263.64 × 7,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.53x = 161,489,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,489,863.16/14,683.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.03

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