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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.01, 20,647.83 and 8,247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.01, 20,647.83 and 8,247.59 is: 11,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.01 : 20,647.83 = 8,247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.01/20,647.83 = 8,247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.01x = 20,647.83 × 8,247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.01x = 170,294,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,294,836.23/14,962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,381.82

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