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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.67, 20,686.57 and 8,276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.67, 20,686.57 and 8,276.15 is: 11,420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.67 : 20,686.57 = 8,276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.67/20,686.57 = 8,276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.67x = 20,686.57 × 8,276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.67x = 171,205,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,205,156.31/14,990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.78

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