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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.96, 20,646.56 and 8,247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.96, 20,646.56 and 8,247.02 is: 11,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.96 : 20,646.56 = 8,247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.96/20,646.56 = 8,247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.96x = 20,646.56 × 8,247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.96x = 170,272,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,272,665.49/14,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,381.13

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