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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.73, 20,645.58 and 8,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.73, 20,645.58 and 8,246.24 is: 11,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.73 : 20,645.58 = 8,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.73/20,645.58 = 8,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.73x = 20,645.58 × 8,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.73x = 170,248,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,248,407.62/14,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.69

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