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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,928.01, 20,601.15 and 8,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,928.01, 20,601.15 and 8,214.13 is: 11,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,928.01 : 20,601.15 = 8,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,928.01/20,601.15 = 8,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,928.01x = 20,601.15 × 8,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,928.01x = 169,220,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,220,524.25/14,928.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,335.77

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