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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.55, 20,676.93 and 8,269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.55, 20,676.93 and 8,269.17 is: 11,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.55 : 20,676.93 = 8,269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.55/20,676.93 = 8,269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.55x = 20,676.93 × 8,269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.55x = 170,981,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,981,049.25/14,983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.25

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