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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.45, 20,654.61 and 8,252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.45, 20,654.61 and 8,252.05 is: 11,388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.45 : 20,654.61 = 8,252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.45/20,654.61 = 8,252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.45x = 20,654.61 × 8,252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.45x = 170,442,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,442,931.21/14,966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.34

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