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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.77, 20,655.69 and 8,253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.77, 20,655.69 and 8,253.65 is: 11,390.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.77 : 20,655.69 = 8,253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.77/20,655.69 = 8,253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.77x = 20,655.69 × 8,253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.77x = 170,484,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,484,732.49/14,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.12

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