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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.54, 20,689.68 and 8,278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.54, 20,689.68 and 8,278.62 is: 11,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.54 : 20,689.68 = 8,278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.54/20,689.68 = 8,278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.54x = 20,689.68 × 8,278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.54x = 171,281,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,281,998.64/14,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.24

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