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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.41, 20,653.79 and 8,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.41, 20,653.79 and 8,252.30 is: 11,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.41 : 20,653.79 = 8,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.41/20,653.79 = 8,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.41x = 20,653.79 × 8,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.41x = 170,441,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,441,271.22/14,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.25

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