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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.31, 20,653.26 and 8,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.31, 20,653.26 and 8,252.56 is: 11,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.31 : 20,653.26 = 8,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.31/20,653.26 = 8,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.31x = 20,653.26 × 8,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.31x = 170,442,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,442,267.35/14,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.40

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