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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.73, 20,647.73 and 8,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.73, 20,647.73 and 8,248.34 is: 11,382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.73 : 20,647.73 = 8,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.73/20,647.73 = 8,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.73x = 20,647.73 × 8,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.73x = 170,309,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,309,569.51/14,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.26

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