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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.66, 20,663.80 and 8,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.66, 20,663.80 and 8,259.52 is: 11,398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.66 : 20,663.80 = 8,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.66/20,663.80 = 8,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.66x = 20,663.80 × 8,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.66x = 170,673,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,673,069.38/14,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.22

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