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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.83, 20,651.61 and 8,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.83, 20,651.61 and 8,250.72 is: 11,386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.83 : 20,651.61 = 8,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.83/20,651.61 = 8,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.83x = 20,651.61 × 8,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.83x = 170,390,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,390,507.15/14,964.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.07

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