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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.98, 20,654.04 and 8,252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.98, 20,654.04 and 8,252.63 is: 11,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.98 : 20,654.04 = 8,252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.98/20,654.04 = 8,252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.98x = 20,654.04 × 8,252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.98x = 170,450,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,450,225.01/14,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.42

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