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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.01, 20,645.07 and 8,245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.01, 20,645.07 and 8,245.59 is: 11,379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.01 : 20,645.07 = 8,245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.01/20,645.07 = 8,245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.01x = 20,645.07 × 8,245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.01x = 170,230,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,230,782.74/14,960.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.06

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