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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.10, 20,685.93 and 8,275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.10, 20,685.93 and 8,275.61 is: 11,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.10 : 20,685.93 = 8,275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.10/20,685.93 = 8,275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.10x = 20,685.93 × 8,275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.10x = 171,188,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,188,585.74/14,990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.11

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