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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.16, 20,652.30 and 8,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.16, 20,652.30 and 8,251.35 is: 11,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.16 : 20,652.30 = 8,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.16/20,652.30 = 8,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.16x = 20,652.30 × 8,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.16x = 170,409,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,409,355.61/14,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.31

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