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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.46, 20,645.58 and 8,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.46, 20,645.58 and 8,246.35 is: 11,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.46 : 20,645.58 = 8,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.46/20,645.58 = 8,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.46x = 20,645.58 × 8,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.46x = 170,250,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,250,735.36/14,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.04

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