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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.02, 20,660.03 and 8,256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.02, 20,660.03 and 8,256.62 is: 11,394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.02 : 20,660.03 = 8,256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.02/20,660.03 = 8,256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.02x = 20,660.03 × 8,256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.02x = 170,582,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,582,016.90/14,971.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,394.15

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