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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.70, 20,655.57 and 8,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.70, 20,655.57 and 8,253.60 is: 11,390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.70 : 20,655.57 = 8,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.70/20,655.57 = 8,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.70x = 20,655.57 × 8,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.70x = 170,482,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,482,812.55/14,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.05

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