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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.53, 20,653.95 and 8,252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.53, 20,653.95 and 8,252.42 is: 11,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.53 : 20,653.95 = 8,252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.53/20,653.95 = 8,252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.53x = 20,653.95 × 8,252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.53x = 170,445,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,445,070.06/14,966.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.42

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