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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.71, 20,662.50 and 8,258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.71, 20,662.50 and 8,258.62 is: 11,396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.71 : 20,662.50 = 8,258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.71/20,662.50 = 8,258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.71x = 20,662.50 × 8,258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.71x = 170,643,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,643,735.75/14,972.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.98

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