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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.21, 20,645.53 and 8,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.21, 20,645.53 and 8,246.27 is: 11,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.21 : 20,645.53 = 8,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.21/20,645.53 = 8,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.21x = 20,645.53 × 8,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.21x = 170,248,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,248,645.67/14,960.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.10

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