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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.69, 20,656.35 and 8,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.69, 20,656.35 and 8,253.30 is: 11,390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.69 : 20,656.35 = 8,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.69/20,656.35 = 8,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.69x = 20,656.35 × 8,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.69x = 170,483,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,483,012.19/14,967.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.07

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