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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.45, 20,688.23 and 8,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.45, 20,688.23 and 8,277.08 is: 11,422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.45 : 20,688.23 = 8,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.45/20,688.23 = 8,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.45x = 20,688.23 × 8,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.45x = 171,238,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,238,170.96/14,991.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.39

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