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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,696.67, 20,281.25 and 8,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,696.67, 20,281.25 and 8,323.08 is: 11,485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,696.67 : 20,281.25 = 8,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,696.67/20,281.25 = 8,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,696.67x = 20,281.25 × 8,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,696.67x = 168,802,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,802,424.63/14,696.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.76

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