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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.33, 20,553.03 and 8,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.33, 20,553.03 and 8,179.24 is: 11,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.33 : 20,553.03 = 8,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.33/20,553.03 = 8,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.33x = 20,553.03 × 8,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.33x = 168,108,062.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,108,062.33/14,893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.48

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