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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.22, 20,654.30 and 8,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.22, 20,654.30 and 8,251.82 is: 11,388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.22 : 20,654.30 = 8,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.22/20,654.30 = 8,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.22x = 20,654.30 × 8,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.22x = 170,435,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,435,565.83/14,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.02

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