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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.47, 20,654.94 and 8,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.47, 20,654.94 and 8,253.40 is: 11,390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.47 : 20,654.94 = 8,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.47/20,654.94 = 8,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.47x = 20,654.94 × 8,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.47x = 170,473,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,473,481.80/14,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.36

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