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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.87, 20,640.93 and 8,243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.87, 20,640.93 and 8,243.12 is: 11,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.87 : 20,640.93 = 8,243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.87/20,640.93 = 8,243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.87x = 20,640.93 × 8,243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.87x = 170,145,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,145,567.49/14,957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,374.99

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