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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.19, 20,665.86 and 8,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.19, 20,665.86 and 8,261 is: 11,400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.19 : 20,665.86 = 8,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.19/20,665.86 = 8,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.19x = 20,665.86 × 8,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.19x = 170,720,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,720,669.46/14,975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.23

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