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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.11, 20,644.02 and 8,245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.11, 20,644.02 and 8,245.79 is: 11,378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.11 : 20,644.02 = 8,245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.11/20,644.02 = 8,245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.11x = 20,644.02 × 8,245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.11x = 170,226,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,226,253.68/14,960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,378.68

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