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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.34, 20,654.45 and 8,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.34, 20,654.45 and 8,253.46 is: 11,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.34 : 20,654.45 = 8,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.34/20,654.45 = 8,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.34x = 20,654.45 × 8,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.34x = 170,470,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,470,676.90/14,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.27

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