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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.41, 20,282.76 and 8,325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.41, 20,282.76 and 8,325.65 is: 11,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.41 : 20,282.76 = 8,325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.41/20,282.76 = 8,325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.41x = 20,282.76 × 8,325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.41x = 168,867,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,867,160.79/14,698.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,488.80

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