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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.55, 20,653.43 and 8,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.55, 20,653.43 and 8,252.18 is: 11,387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.55 : 20,653.43 = 8,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.55/20,653.43 = 8,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.55x = 20,653.43 × 8,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.55x = 170,435,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,435,821.98/14,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.78

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