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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.95, 20,664.14 and 8,259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.95, 20,664.14 and 8,259.75 is: 11,398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.95 : 20,664.14 = 8,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.95/20,664.14 = 8,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.95x = 20,664.14 × 8,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.95x = 170,680,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,680,589.07/14,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.51

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