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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.37, 20,663.35 and 8,259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.37, 20,663.35 and 8,259.18 is: 11,397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.37 : 20,663.35 = 8,259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.37/20,663.35 = 8,259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.37x = 20,663.35 × 8,259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.37x = 170,662,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,662,391.61/14,973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.73

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