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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.84, 20,654.39 and 8,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.84, 20,654.39 and 8,252.75 is: 11,388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.84 : 20,654.39 = 8,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.84/20,654.39 = 8,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.84x = 20,654.39 × 8,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.84x = 170,455,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,455,372.54/14,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.87

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