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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.08, 20,652.98 and 8,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.08, 20,652.98 and 8,252.26 is: 11,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.08 : 20,652.98 = 8,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.08/20,652.98 = 8,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.08x = 20,652.98 × 8,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.08x = 170,433,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,433,760.73/14,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.24

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