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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.46, 20,654.65 and 8,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.46, 20,654.65 and 8,253.08 is: 11,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.46 : 20,654.65 = 8,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.46/20,654.65 = 8,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.46x = 20,654.65 × 8,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.46x = 170,464,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,464,538.21/14,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.01

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