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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.24, 20,659.95 and 8,256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.24, 20,659.95 and 8,256.73 is: 11,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.24 : 20,659.95 = 8,256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.24/20,659.95 = 8,256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.24x = 20,659.95 × 8,256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.24x = 170,583,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,583,628.96/14,971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,394.09

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