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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.23, 20,697.31 and 8,283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.23, 20,697.31 and 8,283.87 is: 11,431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.23 : 20,697.31 = 8,283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.23/20,697.31 = 8,283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.23x = 20,697.31 × 8,283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.23x = 171,453,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,453,825.39/14,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,431.60

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