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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.53, 20,674.35 and 8,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.53, 20,674.35 and 8,266.88 is: 11,408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.53 : 20,674.35 = 8,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.53/20,674.35 = 8,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.53x = 20,674.35 × 8,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.53x = 170,912,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,912,267.16/14,980.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.96

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