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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.01, 20,655.73 and 8,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.01, 20,655.73 and 8,253.92 is: 11,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.01 : 20,655.73 = 8,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.01/20,655.73 = 8,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.01x = 20,655.73 × 8,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.01x = 170,490,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,490,804.92/14,968.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.34

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