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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.92, 20,681.68 and 8,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.92, 20,681.68 and 8,272.54 is: 11,415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.92 : 20,681.68 = 8,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.92/20,681.68 = 8,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.92x = 20,681.68 × 8,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.92x = 171,090,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,090,025.07/14,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,415.96

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