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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.36, 20,655.18 and 8,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.36, 20,655.18 and 8,253 is: 11,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.36 : 20,655.18 = 8,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.36/20,655.18 = 8,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.36x = 20,655.18 × 8,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.36x = 170,467,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,467,200.54/14,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.26

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