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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.99, 20,580.51 and 8,198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.99, 20,580.51 and 8,198.32 is: 11,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.99 : 20,580.51 = 8,198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.99/20,580.51 = 8,198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.99x = 20,580.51 × 8,198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.99x = 168,725,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,725,606.74/14,913.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,313.24

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