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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.18, 20,639.98 and 8,242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.18, 20,639.98 and 8,242.43 is: 11,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.18 : 20,639.98 = 8,242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.18/20,639.98 = 8,242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.18x = 20,639.98 × 8,242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.18x = 170,123,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,123,590.35/14,957.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,374.04

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