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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.07, 20,656.86 and 8,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.07, 20,656.86 and 8,253.68 is: 11,390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.07 : 20,656.86 = 8,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.07/20,656.86 = 8,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.07x = 20,656.86 × 8,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.07x = 170,494,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,494,967.69/14,968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.58

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