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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.02, 20,654.33 and 8,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.02, 20,654.33 and 8,253.24 is: 11,389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.02 : 20,654.33 = 8,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.02/20,654.33 = 8,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.02x = 20,654.33 × 8,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.02x = 170,464,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,464,997.99/14,967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.37

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