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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.39, 20,663.39 and 8,259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.39, 20,663.39 and 8,259.26 is: 11,397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.39 : 20,663.39 = 8,259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.39/20,663.39 = 8,259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.39x = 20,663.39 × 8,259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.39x = 170,664,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,664,227.82/14,973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.83

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