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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,987.73, 20,683.69 and 8,616.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,987.73, 20,683.69 and 8,616.33 is: 11,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,987.73 : 20,683.69 = 8,616.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,987.73/20,683.69 = 8,616.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,987.73x = 20,683.69 × 8,616.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,987.73x = 178,217,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,217,498.66/14,987.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.89

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