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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,928.69, 20,601.08 and 8,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,928.69, 20,601.08 and 8,214.26 is: 11,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,928.69 : 20,601.08 = 8,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,928.69/20,601.08 = 8,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,928.69x = 20,601.08 × 8,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,928.69x = 169,222,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,222,483.32/14,928.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,335.39

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