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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.91, 20,654.48 and 8,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.91, 20,654.48 and 8,252.80 is: 11,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.91 : 20,654.48 = 8,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.91/20,654.48 = 8,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.91x = 20,654.48 × 8,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.91x = 170,457,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,457,292.54/14,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.94

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