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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.01, 20,657.11 and 8,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.01, 20,657.11 and 8,254.92 is: 11,391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.01 : 20,657.11 = 8,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.01/20,657.11 = 8,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.01x = 20,657.11 × 8,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.01x = 170,522,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,522,790.48/14,969.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,391.72

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