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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.67, 20,652.51 and 8,159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.67, 20,652.51 and 8,159.67 is: 11,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.67 : 20,652.51 = 8,159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.67/20,652.51 = 8,159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.67x = 20,652.51 × 8,159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.67x = 168,517,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,517,666.27/14,965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,260.28

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