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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.96, 20,654.54 and 8,252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.96, 20,654.54 and 8,252.83 is: 11,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.96 : 20,654.54 = 8,252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.96/20,654.54 = 8,252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.96x = 20,654.54 × 8,252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.96x = 170,458,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,458,376.34/14,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.98

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