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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.96, 20,663.09 and 8,259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.96, 20,663.09 and 8,259.63 is: 11,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.96 : 20,663.09 = 8,259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.96/20,663.09 = 8,259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.96x = 20,663.09 × 8,259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.96x = 170,669,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,669,436.76/14,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.75

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