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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.81, 20,638.89 and 8,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.81, 20,638.89 and 8,241.27 is: 11,372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.81 : 20,638.89 = 8,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.81/20,638.89 = 8,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.81x = 20,638.89 × 8,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.81x = 170,090,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,090,664.99/14,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.88

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