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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.64, 20,642.84 and 8,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.64, 20,642.84 and 8,244.27 is: 11,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.64 : 20,642.84 = 8,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.64/20,642.84 = 8,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.64x = 20,642.84 × 8,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.64x = 170,185,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,185,105.31/14,958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,377.05

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