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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.93, 20,645.82 and 8,246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.93, 20,645.82 and 8,246.59 is: 11,380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.93 : 20,645.82 = 8,246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.93/20,645.82 = 8,246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.93x = 20,645.82 × 8,246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.93x = 170,257,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,257,561.14/14,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.15

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