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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.24, 20,654.43 and 8,252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.24, 20,654.43 and 8,252.73 is: 11,388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.24 : 20,654.43 = 8,252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.24/20,654.43 = 8,252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.24x = 20,654.43 × 8,252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.24x = 170,455,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,455,434.09/14,967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.57

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