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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.45, 20,688.10 and 8,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.45, 20,688.10 and 8,277.49 is: 11,422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.45 : 20,688.10 = 8,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.45/20,688.10 = 8,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.45x = 20,688.10 × 8,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.45x = 171,245,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,245,540.87/14,991.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.88

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