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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.17, 20,654.73 and 8,252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.17, 20,654.73 and 8,252.62 is: 11,388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.17 : 20,654.73 = 8,252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.17/20,654.73 = 8,252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.17x = 20,654.73 × 8,252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.17x = 170,455,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,455,708.21/14,967.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.64

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