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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,933.59, 20,607.30 and 8,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,933.59, 20,607.30 and 8,883.50 is: 12,258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,933.59 : 20,607.30 = 8,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,933.59/20,607.30 = 8,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,933.59x = 20,607.30 × 8,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,933.59x = 183,064,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,064,949.55/14,933.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.60

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