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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.68, 20,655.56 and 8,253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.68, 20,655.56 and 8,253.56 is: 11,390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.68 : 20,655.56 = 8,253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.68/20,655.56 = 8,253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.68x = 20,655.56 × 8,253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.68x = 170,481,903.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,481,903.79/14,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.00

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