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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.88, 20,663.44 and 8,259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.88, 20,663.44 and 8,259.64 is: 11,398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.88 : 20,663.44 = 8,259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.88/20,663.44 = 8,259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.88x = 20,663.44 × 8,259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.88x = 170,672,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,672,575.56/14,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.02

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