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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.13, 20,648.84 and 8,248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.13, 20,648.84 and 8,248.64 is: 11,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.13 : 20,648.84 = 8,248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.13/20,648.84 = 8,248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.13x = 20,648.84 × 8,248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.13x = 170,324,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,324,703.09/14,963.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.96

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