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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.03, 20,697.48 and 8,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.03, 20,697.48 and 8,283.64 is: 11,431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.03 : 20,697.48 = 8,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.03/20,697.48 = 8,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.03x = 20,697.48 × 8,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.03x = 171,450,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,450,369.74/14,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,431.53

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