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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.32, 20,679.96 and 8,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.32, 20,679.96 and 8,271.26 is: 11,414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.32 : 20,679.96 = 8,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.32/20,679.96 = 8,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.32x = 20,679.96 × 8,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.32x = 171,049,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,049,325.95/14,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.46

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