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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.61, 20,642.65 and 8,244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.61, 20,642.65 and 8,244.11 is: 11,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.61 : 20,642.65 = 8,244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.61/20,642.65 = 8,244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.61x = 20,642.65 × 8,244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.61x = 170,180,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,180,308.29/14,958.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.75

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