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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.62, 20,637.82 and 8,240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.62, 20,637.82 and 8,240.87 is: 11,371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.62 : 20,637.82 = 8,240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.62/20,637.82 = 8,240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.62x = 20,637.82 × 8,240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.62x = 170,073,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,073,653.60/14,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.89

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