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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.06, 20,458.50 and 8,453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.06, 20,458.50 and 8,453.53 is: 11,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.06 : 20,458.50 = 8,453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.06/20,458.50 = 8,453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.06x = 20,458.50 × 8,453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.06x = 172,946,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,946,543.51/14,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.25

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