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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.78, 20,264.62 and 8,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.78, 20,264.62 and 8,310.38 is: 11,468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.78 : 20,264.62 = 8,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.78/20,264.62 = 8,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.78x = 20,264.62 × 8,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.78x = 168,406,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,406,692.76/14,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.89

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