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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.21, 20,651.54 and 8,249.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.21, 20,651.54 and 8,249.83 is: 11,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.21 : 20,651.54 = 8,249.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.21/20,651.54 = 8,249.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.21x = 20,651.54 × 8,249.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.21x = 170,371,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,371,663.23/14,964.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.27

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