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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.65, 20,273.19 and 8,717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.65, 20,273.19 and 8,717.23 is: 12,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.65 : 20,273.19 = 8,717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.65/20,273.19 = 8,717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.65x = 20,273.19 × 8,717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.65x = 176,726,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,726,060.06/14,683.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.57

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