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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.61, 20,648.14 and 8,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.61, 20,648.14 and 8,248.86 is: 11,383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.61 : 20,648.14 = 8,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.61/20,648.14 = 8,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.61x = 20,648.14 × 8,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.61x = 170,323,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,323,492.26/14,962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.28

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