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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.23, 20,655.14 and 8,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.23, 20,655.14 and 8,252.96 is: 11,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.23 : 20,655.14 = 8,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.23/20,655.14 = 8,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.23x = 20,655.14 × 8,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.23x = 170,465,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,465,899.67/14,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.28

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