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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.53, 20,663.71 and 8,259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.53, 20,663.71 and 8,259.03 is: 11,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.53 : 20,663.71 = 8,259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.53/20,663.71 = 8,259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.53x = 20,663.71 × 8,259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.53x = 170,662,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,662,180.15/14,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.60

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