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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.83, 20,658.23 and 8,255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.83, 20,658.23 and 8,255.78 is: 11,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.83 : 20,658.23 = 8,255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.83/20,658.23 = 8,255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.83x = 20,658.23 × 8,255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.83x = 170,549,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,549,657.50/14,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.65

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