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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.17, 20,657.18 and 8,255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.17, 20,657.18 and 8,255.42 is: 11,392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.17 : 20,657.18 = 8,255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.17/20,657.18 = 8,255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.17x = 20,657.18 × 8,255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.17x = 170,533,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,533,552.35/14,969.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.32

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