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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,987.75, 20,683.10 and 8,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,987.75, 20,683.10 and 8,363.75 is: 11,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,987.75 : 20,683.10 = 8,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,987.75/20,683.10 = 8,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,987.75x = 20,683.10 × 8,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,987.75x = 172,988,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,988,235.81/14,987.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.98

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