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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.97, 20,654.54 and 8,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.97, 20,654.54 and 8,252.84 is: 11,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.97 : 20,654.54 = 8,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.97/20,654.54 = 8,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.97x = 20,654.54 × 8,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.97x = 170,458,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,458,585.45/14,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.98

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