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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.54, 20,645.68 and 8,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.54, 20,645.68 and 8,246.40 is: 11,380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.54 : 20,645.68 = 8,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.54/20,645.68 = 8,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.54x = 20,645.68 × 8,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.54x = 170,252,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,252,535.55/14,960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.11

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