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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,833.33, 20,469.84 and 8,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,833.33, 20,469.84 and 8,118.88 is: 11,203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,833.33 : 20,469.84 = 8,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,833.33/20,469.84 = 8,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,833.33x = 20,469.84 × 8,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,833.33x = 166,192,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,192,230.94/14,833.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.98

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