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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.92, 20,680.31 and 8,271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.92, 20,680.31 and 8,271.54 is: 11,414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.92 : 20,680.31 = 8,271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.92/20,680.31 = 8,271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.92x = 20,680.31 × 8,271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.92x = 171,057,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,057,970.02/14,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.58

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