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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.73, 20,627.49 and 8,233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.73, 20,627.49 and 8,233.23 is: 11,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.73 : 20,627.49 = 8,233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.73/20,627.49 = 8,233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.73x = 20,627.49 × 8,233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.73x = 169,830,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,830,869.49/14,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.65

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