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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.70, 20,663.85 and 8,259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.70, 20,663.85 and 8,259.61 is: 11,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.70 : 20,663.85 = 8,259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.70/20,663.85 = 8,259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.70x = 20,663.85 × 8,259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.70x = 170,675,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,675,342.10/14,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.34

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