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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.13, 20,657.55 and 8,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.13, 20,657.55 and 8,255.03 is: 11,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.13 : 20,657.55 = 8,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.13/20,657.55 = 8,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.13x = 20,657.55 × 8,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.13x = 170,528,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,528,591.69/14,969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.02

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