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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.21, 20,661.81 and 8,258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.21, 20,661.81 and 8,258.12 is: 11,396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.21 : 20,661.81 = 8,258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.21/20,661.81 = 8,258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.21x = 20,661.81 × 8,258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.21x = 170,627,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,627,706.40/14,972.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.29

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