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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.94, 20,647.93 and 8,248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.94, 20,647.93 and 8,248.22 is: 11,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.94 : 20,647.93 = 8,248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.94/20,647.93 = 8,248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.94x = 20,647.93 × 8,248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.94x = 170,308,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,308,669.18/14,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.03

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