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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.64, 20,655.50 and 8,253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.64, 20,655.50 and 8,253.51 is: 11,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.64 : 20,655.50 = 8,253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.64/20,655.50 = 8,253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.64x = 20,655.50 × 8,253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.64x = 170,480,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,480,375.81/14,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.93

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