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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.88, 20,650.59 and 8,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.88, 20,650.59 and 8,250.13 is: 11,384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.88 : 20,650.59 = 8,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.88/20,650.59 = 8,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.88x = 20,650.59 × 8,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.88x = 170,370,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,370,052.08/14,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,384.66

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