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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.17, 20,659.93 and 8,257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.17, 20,659.93 and 8,257.41 is: 11,395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.17 : 20,659.93 = 8,257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.17/20,659.93 = 8,257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.17x = 20,659.93 × 8,257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.17x = 170,597,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,597,512.58/14,971.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,395.07

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