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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.99, 20,610.84 and 8,221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.99, 20,610.84 and 8,221.14 is: 11,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.99 : 20,610.84 = 8,221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.99/20,610.84 = 8,221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.99x = 20,610.84 × 8,221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.99x = 169,444,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,444,601.16/14,934.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,345.48

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