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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.88, 20,686.20 and 8,275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.88, 20,686.20 and 8,275.51 is: 11,420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.88 : 20,686.20 = 8,275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.88/20,686.20 = 8,275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.88x = 20,686.20 × 8,275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.88x = 171,188,710.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,188,710.15/14,989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.29

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