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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.60, 20,646.80 and 8,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.60, 20,646.80 and 8,247.20 is: 11,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.60 : 20,646.80 = 8,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.60/20,646.80 = 8,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.60x = 20,646.80 × 8,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.60x = 170,278,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,278,288.96/14,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,381.02

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