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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.75, 20,657.95 and 8,255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.75, 20,657.95 and 8,255.56 is: 11,392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.75 : 20,657.95 = 8,255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.75/20,657.95 = 8,255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.75x = 20,657.95 × 8,255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.75x = 170,542,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,542,873.42/14,969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.50

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