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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.06, 20,652.23 and 8,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.06, 20,652.23 and 8,251.34 is: 11,386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.06 : 20,652.23 = 8,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.06/20,652.23 = 8,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.06x = 20,652.23 × 8,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.06x = 170,408,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,408,530.23/14,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.33

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