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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.69, 20,661.86 and 8,258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.69, 20,661.86 and 8,258.31 is: 11,396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.69 : 20,661.86 = 8,258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.69/20,661.86 = 8,258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.69x = 20,661.86 × 8,258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.69x = 170,632,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,632,003.77/14,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.22

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