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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,959.70, 20,644.27 and 8,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,959.70, 20,644.27 and 8,245.34 is: 11,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,959.70 : 20,644.27 = 8,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,959.70/20,644.27 = 8,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,959.70x = 20,644.27 × 8,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,959.70x = 170,218,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,218,901.37/14,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,378.50

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