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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.68, 20,659.10 and 8,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.68, 20,659.10 and 8,255.32 is: 11,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.68 : 20,659.10 = 8,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.68/20,659.10 = 8,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.68x = 20,659.10 × 8,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.68x = 170,547,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,547,434.92/14,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.86

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