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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.20, 20,665.81 and 8,261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.20, 20,665.81 and 8,261.27 is: 11,400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.20 : 20,665.81 = 8,261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.20/20,665.81 = 8,261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.20x = 20,665.81 × 8,261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.20x = 170,725,836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,725,836.18/14,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.57

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