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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.95, 20,647.94 and 8,248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.95, 20,647.94 and 8,248.23 is: 11,382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.95 : 20,647.94 = 8,248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.95/20,647.94 = 8,248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.95x = 20,647.94 × 8,248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.95x = 170,308,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,308,813.67/14,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.04

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