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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.20, 20,654.88 and 8,253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.20, 20,654.88 and 8,253.09 is: 11,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.20 : 20,654.88 = 8,253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.20/20,654.88 = 8,253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.20x = 20,654.88 × 8,253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.20x = 170,466,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,466,583.58/14,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.34

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