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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.93, 20,649.29 and 8,249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.93, 20,649.29 and 8,249.21 is: 11,383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.93 : 20,649.29 = 8,249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.93/20,649.29 = 8,249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.93x = 20,649.29 × 8,249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.93x = 170,340,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,340,298.56/14,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.40

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