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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.28, 20,650.84 and 8,250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.28, 20,650.84 and 8,250.14 is: 11,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.28 : 20,650.84 = 8,250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.28/20,650.84 = 8,250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.28x = 20,650.84 × 8,250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.28x = 170,372,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,372,352.12/14,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.27

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