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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.69, 20,663.78 and 8,259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.69, 20,663.78 and 8,259.49 is: 11,398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.69 : 20,663.78 = 8,259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.69/20,663.78 = 8,259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.69x = 20,663.78 × 8,259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.69x = 170,672,284.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,672,284.27/14,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.14

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