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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.01, 20,602.53 and 8,215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.01, 20,602.53 and 8,215.13 is: 11,337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.01 : 20,602.53 = 8,215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.01/20,602.53 = 8,215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.01x = 20,602.53 × 8,215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.01x = 169,252,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,252,462.28/14,929.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,337.15

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