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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.33, 20,655.05 and 8,253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.33, 20,655.05 and 8,253.21 is: 11,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.33 : 20,655.05 = 8,253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.33/20,655.05 = 8,253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.33x = 20,655.05 × 8,253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.33x = 170,470,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,470,465.21/14,967.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.50

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