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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.79, 20,676.06 and 8,269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.79, 20,676.06 and 8,269.29 is: 11,410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.79 : 20,676.06 = 8,269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.79/20,676.06 = 8,269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.79x = 20,676.06 × 8,269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.79x = 170,976,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,976,336.20/14,983.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.76

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