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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.68, 20,664.36 and 8,259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.68, 20,664.36 and 8,259.38 is: 11,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.68 : 20,664.36 = 8,259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.68/20,664.36 = 8,259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.68x = 20,664.36 × 8,259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.68x = 170,674,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,674,801.70/14,973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.32

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