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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.39, 20,277.97 and 8,320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.39, 20,277.97 and 8,320.50 is: 11,482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.39 : 20,277.97 = 8,320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.39/20,277.97 = 8,320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.39x = 20,277.97 × 8,320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.39x = 168,722,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,722,849.39/14,694.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.13

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