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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.06, 20,653.61 and 8,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.06, 20,653.61 and 8,252.34 is: 11,387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.06 : 20,653.61 = 8,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.06/20,653.61 = 8,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.06x = 20,653.61 × 8,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.06x = 170,440,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,440,570.69/14,967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.71

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