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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,703, 20,291.04 and 8,330.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,703, 20,291.04 and 8,330.19 is: 11,496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,703 : 20,291.04 = 8,330.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,703/20,291.04 = 8,330.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,703x = 20,291.04 × 8,330.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,703x = 169,028,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,028,218.50/14,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.17

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