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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.81, 20,663.96 and 8,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.81, 20,663.96 and 8,259.62 is: 11,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.81 : 20,663.96 = 8,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.81/20,663.96 = 8,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.81x = 20,663.96 × 8,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.81x = 170,676,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,676,457.30/14,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.33

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