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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.92, 20,661.70 and 8,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.92, 20,661.70 and 8,258.60 is: 11,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.92 : 20,661.70 = 8,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.92/20,661.70 = 8,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.92x = 20,661.70 × 8,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.92x = 170,636,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,636,715.62/14,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.36

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