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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.44, 20,645.31 and 8,246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.44, 20,645.31 and 8,246.07 is: 11,379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.44 : 20,645.31 = 8,246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.44/20,645.31 = 8,246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.44x = 20,645.31 × 8,246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.44x = 170,242,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,242,717.93/14,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.53

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