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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.03, 20,637.72 and 8,241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.03, 20,637.72 and 8,241.35 is: 11,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.03 : 20,637.72 = 8,241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.03/20,637.72 = 8,241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.03x = 20,637.72 × 8,241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.03x = 170,082,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,082,570.53/14,955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.93

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