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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.54, 20,642.92 and 8,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.54, 20,642.92 and 8,244.41 is: 11,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.54 : 20,642.92 = 8,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.54/20,642.92 = 8,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.54x = 20,642.92 × 8,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.54x = 170,188,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,188,592.86/14,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,377.35

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