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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.53, 20,696.52 and 8,283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.53, 20,696.52 and 8,283.13 is: 11,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.53 : 20,696.52 = 8,283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.53/20,696.52 = 8,283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.53x = 20,696.52 × 8,283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.53x = 171,431,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,431,965.71/14,997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.68

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