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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.72, 20,663.68 and 8,259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.72, 20,663.68 and 8,259.44 is: 11,398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.72 : 20,663.68 = 8,259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.72/20,663.68 = 8,259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.72x = 20,663.68 × 8,259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.72x = 170,670,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,670,425.14/14,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.00

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