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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.99, 20,667.25 and 8,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.99, 20,667.25 and 8,261.70 is: 11,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.99 : 20,667.25 = 8,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.99/20,667.25 = 8,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.99x = 20,667.25 × 8,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.99x = 170,746,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,746,552.15/14,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.35

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