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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.50, 20,687.22 and 8,276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.50, 20,687.22 and 8,276.11 is: 11,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.50 : 20,687.22 = 8,276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.50/20,687.22 = 8,276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.50x = 20,687.22 × 8,276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.50x = 171,209,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,209,708.31/14,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.21

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