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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.16, 20,652.05 and 8,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.16, 20,652.05 and 8,251.02 is: 11,386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.16 : 20,652.05 = 8,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.16/20,652.05 = 8,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.16x = 20,652.05 × 8,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.16x = 170,400,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,400,498.22/14,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.48

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