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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.76, 20,642.25 and 8,244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.76, 20,642.25 and 8,244.37 is: 11,376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.76 : 20,642.25 = 8,244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.76/20,642.25 = 8,244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.76x = 20,642.25 × 8,244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.76x = 170,182,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,182,295.03/14,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.76

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