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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.91, 20,681.89 and 8,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.91, 20,681.89 and 8,272.49 is: 11,416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.91 : 20,681.89 = 8,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.91/20,681.89 = 8,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.91x = 20,681.89 × 8,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.91x = 171,090,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,090,759.23/14,986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.02

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