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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.05, 20,654.66 and 8,252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.05, 20,654.66 and 8,252.91 is: 11,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.05 : 20,654.66 = 8,252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.05/20,654.66 = 8,252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.05x = 20,654.66 × 8,252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.05x = 170,461,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,461,128.78/14,967.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.10

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