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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.08, 20,602.44 and 8,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.08, 20,602.44 and 8,214.72 is: 11,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.08 : 20,602.44 = 8,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.08/20,602.44 = 8,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.08x = 20,602.44 × 8,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.08x = 169,243,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,243,275.92/14,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.48

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