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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.85, 20,681.49 and 8,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.85, 20,681.49 and 8,272.49 is: 11,415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.85 : 20,681.49 = 8,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.85/20,681.49 = 8,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.85x = 20,681.49 × 8,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.85x = 171,087,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,087,315.80/14,986.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,415.83

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