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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.43, 20,678.42 and 8,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.43, 20,678.42 and 8,270.63 is: 11,412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.43 : 20,678.42 = 8,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.43/20,678.42 = 8,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.43x = 20,678.42 × 8,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.43x = 171,023,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,023,501.47/14,985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.65

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