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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.40, 20,686.62 and 8,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.40, 20,686.62 and 8,275.64 is: 11,421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.40 : 20,686.62 = 8,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.40/20,686.62 = 8,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.40x = 20,686.62 × 8,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.40x = 171,195,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,195,019.94/14,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.07

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