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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.41, 20,655.17 and 8,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.41, 20,655.17 and 8,253.30 is: 11,389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.41 : 20,655.17 = 8,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.41/20,655.17 = 8,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.41x = 20,655.17 × 8,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.41x = 170,473,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,473,314.56/14,967.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.63

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