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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.81, 20,681.33 and 8,271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.81, 20,681.33 and 8,271.41 is: 11,415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.81 : 20,681.33 = 8,271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.81/20,681.33 = 8,271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.81x = 20,681.33 × 8,271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.81x = 171,063,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,063,615.01/14,985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,415.04

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