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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.26, 20,660.47 and 8,257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.26, 20,660.47 and 8,257.14 is: 11,394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.26 : 20,660.47 = 8,257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.26/20,660.47 = 8,257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.26x = 20,660.47 × 8,257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.26x = 170,596,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,596,372.61/14,971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,394.92

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