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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.99, 20,681.63 and 8,272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.99, 20,681.63 and 8,272.13 is: 11,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.99 : 20,681.63 = 8,272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.99/20,681.63 = 8,272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.99x = 20,681.63 × 8,272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.99x = 171,081,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,081,049.24/14,986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,415.31

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