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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.83, 20,653.84 and 8,252.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.83, 20,653.84 and 8,252.35 is: 11,388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.83 : 20,653.84 = 8,252.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.83/20,653.84 = 8,252.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.83x = 20,653.84 × 8,252.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.83x = 170,442,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,442,628.79/14,966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.02

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