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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.23, 20,641.11 and 8,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.23, 20,641.11 and 8,243.09 is: 11,375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.23 : 20,641.11 = 8,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.23/20,641.11 = 8,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.23x = 20,641.11 × 8,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.23x = 170,146,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,146,486.21/14,957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.54

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