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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.56, 20,663.61 and 8,259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.56, 20,663.61 and 8,259.37 is: 11,397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.56 : 20,663.61 = 8,259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.56/20,663.61 = 8,259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.56x = 20,663.61 × 8,259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.56x = 170,668,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,668,457.33/14,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.99

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