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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.58, 20,654.21 and 8,253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.58, 20,654.21 and 8,253.06 is: 11,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.58 : 20,654.21 = 8,253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.58/20,654.21 = 8,253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.58x = 20,654.21 × 8,253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.58x = 170,460,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,460,470.57/14,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.65

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