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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.81, 20,603.23 and 8,215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.81, 20,603.23 and 8,215.25 is: 11,337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.81 : 20,603.23 = 8,215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.81/20,603.23 = 8,215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.81x = 20,603.23 × 8,215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.81x = 169,260,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,260,561.70/14,929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,337.09

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