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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.58, 20,675.06 and 8,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.58, 20,675.06 and 8,268.84 is: 11,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.58 : 20,675.06 = 8,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.58/20,675.06 = 8,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.58x = 20,675.06 × 8,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.58x = 170,958,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,958,659.76/14,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.50

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