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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.67, 20,671.89 and 8,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.67, 20,671.89 and 8,265.72 is: 11,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.67 : 20,671.89 = 8,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.67/20,671.89 = 8,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.67x = 20,671.89 × 8,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.67x = 170,868,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,868,054.61/14,979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.66

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