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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.54, 20,663.12 and 8,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.54, 20,663.12 and 8,258.18 is: 11,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.54 : 20,663.12 = 8,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.54/20,663.12 = 8,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.54x = 20,663.12 × 8,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.54x = 170,639,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,639,764.32/14,972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.85

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