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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.69, 20,641.74 and 8,243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.69, 20,641.74 and 8,243.55 is: 11,376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.69 : 20,641.74 = 8,243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.69/20,641.74 = 8,243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.69x = 20,641.74 × 8,243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.69x = 170,161,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,161,246.69/14,957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.18

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