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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.82, 20,644.99 and 8,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.82, 20,644.99 and 8,246.08 is: 11,379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.82 : 20,644.99 = 8,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.82/20,644.99 = 8,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.82x = 20,644.99 × 8,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.82x = 170,240,151.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,240,151.39/14,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.07

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