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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.97, 20,680.59 and 8,271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.97, 20,680.59 and 8,271.55 is: 11,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.97 : 20,680.59 = 8,271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.97/20,680.59 = 8,271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.97x = 20,680.59 × 8,271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.97x = 171,060,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,060,591.08/14,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.72

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