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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.31, 20,651.18 and 8,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.31, 20,651.18 and 8,250.01 is: 11,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.31 : 20,651.18 = 8,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.31/20,651.18 = 8,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.31x = 20,651.18 × 8,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.31x = 170,372,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,372,441.51/14,964.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.25

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