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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.96, 20,672.50 and 8,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.96, 20,672.50 and 8,265.84 is: 11,406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.96 : 20,672.50 = 8,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.96/20,672.50 = 8,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.96x = 20,672.50 × 8,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.96x = 170,875,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,875,577.40/14,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.94

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