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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.53, 20,676.87 and 8,269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.53, 20,676.87 and 8,269.04 is: 11,411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.53 : 20,676.87 = 8,269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.53/20,676.87 = 8,269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.53x = 20,676.87 × 8,269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.53x = 170,977,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,977,800.49/14,983.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.05

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