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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.71, 20,654.03 and 8,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.71, 20,654.03 and 8,252.44 is: 11,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.71 : 20,654.03 = 8,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.71/20,654.03 = 8,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.71x = 20,654.03 × 8,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.71x = 170,446,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,446,199.53/14,966.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.35

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