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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.78, 20,653.72 and 8,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.78, 20,653.72 and 8,251.40 is: 11,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.78 : 20,653.72 = 8,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.78/20,653.72 = 8,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.78x = 20,653.72 × 8,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.78x = 170,422,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,422,136.21/14,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.45

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