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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.49, 20,680.94 and 8,271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.49, 20,680.94 and 8,271.62 is: 11,414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.49 : 20,680.94 = 8,271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.49/20,680.94 = 8,271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.49x = 20,680.94 × 8,271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.49x = 171,064,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,064,876.92/14,986.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.61

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