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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.60, 20,680.08 and 8,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.60, 20,680.08 and 8,271.18 is: 11,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.60 : 20,680.08 = 8,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.60/20,680.08 = 8,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.60x = 20,680.08 × 8,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.60x = 171,048,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,048,555.53/14,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.20

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