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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.30, 20,627.41 and 8,233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.30, 20,627.41 and 8,233.17 is: 11,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.30 : 20,627.41 = 8,233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.30/20,627.41 = 8,233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.30x = 20,627.41 × 8,233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.30x = 169,828,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,828,973.19/14,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.85

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