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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.61, 20,654.00 and 8,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.61, 20,654.00 and 8,252.12 is: 11,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.61 : 20,654.00 = 8,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.61/20,654.00 = 8,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.61x = 20,654.00 × 8,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.61x = 170,439,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,439,358.75/14,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.97

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