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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.52, 20,654.74 and 8,253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.52, 20,654.74 and 8,253.15 is: 11,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.52 : 20,654.74 = 8,253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.52/20,654.74 = 8,253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.52x = 20,654.74 × 8,253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.52x = 170,466,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,466,540.96/14,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.10

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