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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.06, 20,677.98 and 8,269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.06, 20,677.98 and 8,269.69 is: 11,412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.06 : 20,677.98 = 8,269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.06/20,677.98 = 8,269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.06x = 20,677.98 × 8,269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.06x = 171,000,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,000,360.36/14,984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.16

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