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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.34, 20,663.36 and 8,258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.34, 20,663.36 and 8,258.91 is: 11,397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.34 : 20,663.36 = 8,258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.34/20,663.36 = 8,258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.34x = 20,663.36 × 8,258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.34x = 170,656,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,656,830.54/14,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.38

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