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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.96, 20,308.66 and 8,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.96, 20,308.66 and 8,093.96 is: 11,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.96 : 20,308.66 = 8,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.96/20,308.66 = 8,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.96x = 20,308.66 × 8,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.96x = 164,377,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,377,481.69/14,717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,168.50

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