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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.69, 20,687.04 and 8,276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.69, 20,687.04 and 8,276.33 is: 11,421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.69 : 20,687.04 = 8,276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.69/20,687.04 = 8,276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.69x = 20,687.04 × 8,276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.69x = 171,212,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,212,769.76/14,990.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.27

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