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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.98, 20,686.25 and 8,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.98, 20,686.25 and 8,275.48 is: 11,420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.98 : 20,686.25 = 8,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.98/20,686.25 = 8,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.98x = 20,686.25 × 8,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.98x = 171,188,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,188,648.15/14,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.21

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