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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.40, 20,688 and 8,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.40, 20,688 and 8,276.64 is: 11,422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.40 : 20,688 = 8,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.40/20,688 = 8,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.40x = 20,688 × 8,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.40x = 171,227,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,227,128.32/14,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.45

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