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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.83, 20,594.51 and 8,117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.83, 20,594.51 and 8,117.78 is: 11,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.83 : 20,594.51 = 8,117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.83/20,594.51 = 8,117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.83x = 20,594.51 × 8,117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.83x = 167,181,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,181,557.83/14,923.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202.32

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