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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.61, 20,676.75 and 8,269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.61, 20,676.75 and 8,269.14 is: 11,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.61 : 20,676.75 = 8,269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.61/20,676.75 = 8,269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.61x = 20,676.75 × 8,269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.61x = 170,978,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,978,940.50/14,983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.07

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