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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.04, 20,687.09 and 8,276.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.04, 20,687.09 and 8,276.53 is: 11,421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.04 : 20,687.09 = 8,276.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.04/20,687.09 = 8,276.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.04x = 20,687.09 × 8,276.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.04x = 171,217,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,217,217.56/14,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.30

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