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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.74, 20,686.14 and 8,276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.74, 20,686.14 and 8,276.38 is: 11,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.74 : 20,686.14 = 8,276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.74/20,686.14 = 8,276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.74x = 20,686.14 × 8,276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.74x = 171,206,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,206,355.37/14,990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.81

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