Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.94, 20,686 and 8,275.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,989.94, 20,686 and 8,275.56 is: 11,420.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,989.94 : 20,686 = 8,275.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,989.94/20,686 = 8,275.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,989.94x = 20,686 × 8,275.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,989.94x = 171,188,234.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,188,234.16/14,989.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,420.21
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