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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.83, 20,676.16 and 8,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.83, 20,676.16 and 8,268.52 is: 11,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.83 : 20,676.16 = 8,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.83/20,676.16 = 8,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.83x = 20,676.16 × 8,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.83x = 170,961,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,961,242.48/14,982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.48

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