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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.30, 20,277.98 and 8,319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.30, 20,277.98 and 8,319.26 is: 11,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.30 : 20,277.98 = 8,319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.30/20,277.98 = 8,319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.30x = 20,277.98 × 8,319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.30x = 168,697,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,697,787.89/14,692.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.05

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