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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.83, 20,379.53 and 8,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.83, 20,379.53 and 8,053.34 is: 11,113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.83 : 20,379.53 = 8,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.83/20,379.53 = 8,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.83x = 20,379.53 × 8,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.83x = 164,123,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,123,202.37/14,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.56

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