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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.93, 20,655.60 and 8,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.93, 20,655.60 and 8,253.20 is: 11,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.93 : 20,655.60 = 8,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.93/20,655.60 = 8,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.93x = 20,655.60 × 8,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.93x = 170,474,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,474,797.92/14,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.10

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