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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.87, 20,654.09 and 8,253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.87, 20,654.09 and 8,253.11 is: 11,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.87 : 20,654.09 = 8,253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.87/20,654.09 = 8,253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.87x = 20,654.09 × 8,253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.87x = 170,460,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,460,332.18/14,967.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.42

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