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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.93, 20,654.22 and 8,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.93, 20,654.22 and 8,252.20 is: 11,388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.93 : 20,654.22 = 8,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.93/20,654.22 = 8,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.93x = 20,654.22 × 8,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.93x = 170,442,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,442,754.28/14,965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.72

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