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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.54, 20,642.78 and 8,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.54, 20,642.78 and 8,244.15 is: 11,376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.54 : 20,642.78 = 8,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.54/20,642.78 = 8,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.54x = 20,642.78 × 8,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.54x = 170,182,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,182,174.74/14,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.92

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