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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.80, 20,651.20 and 8,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.80, 20,651.20 and 8,251 is: 11,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.80 : 20,651.20 = 8,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.80/20,651.20 = 8,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.80x = 20,651.20 × 8,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.80x = 170,393,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,393,051.20/14,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.50

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