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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.80, 20,284.06 and 8,325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.80, 20,284.06 and 8,325.30 is: 11,488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.80 : 20,284.06 = 8,325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.80/20,284.06 = 8,325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.80x = 20,284.06 × 8,325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.80x = 168,870,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,870,884.72/14,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,488.75

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