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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.39, 20,627.42 and 8,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.39, 20,627.42 and 8,233.03 is: 11,361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.39 : 20,627.42 = 8,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.39/20,627.42 = 8,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.39x = 20,627.42 × 8,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.39x = 169,826,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,826,167.68/14,947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.59

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