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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.74, 20,675.94 and 8,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.74, 20,675.94 and 8,268.54 is: 11,409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.74 : 20,675.94 = 8,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.74/20,675.94 = 8,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.74x = 20,675.94 × 8,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.74x = 170,959,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,959,836.93/14,983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,409.69

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