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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.91, 20,653.10 and 8,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.91, 20,653.10 and 8,251.80 is: 11,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.91 : 20,653.10 = 8,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.91/20,653.10 = 8,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.91x = 20,653.10 × 8,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.91x = 170,425,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,425,250.58/14,965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.56

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