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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.70, 20,654.19 and 8,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.70, 20,654.19 and 8,252.60 is: 11,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.70 : 20,654.19 = 8,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.70/20,654.19 = 8,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.70x = 20,654.19 × 8,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.70x = 170,450,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,450,665.12/14,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.66

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