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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.02, 20,656.02 and 8,253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.02, 20,656.02 and 8,253.90 is: 11,390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.02 : 20,656.02 = 8,253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.02/20,656.02 = 8,253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.02x = 20,656.02 × 8,253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.02x = 170,492,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,492,723.48/14,968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.47

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