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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.08, 20,653.32 and 8,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.08, 20,653.32 and 8,251.96 is: 11,387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.08 : 20,653.32 = 8,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.08/20,653.32 = 8,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.08x = 20,653.32 × 8,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.08x = 170,430,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,430,370.51/14,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.78

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