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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.36, 20,665.65 and 8,260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.36, 20,665.65 and 8,260.87 is: 11,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.36 : 20,665.65 = 8,260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.36/20,665.65 = 8,260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.36x = 20,665.65 × 8,260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.36x = 170,716,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,716,144.79/14,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.80

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