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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.94, 20,688.76 and 8,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.94, 20,688.76 and 8,277.56 is: 11,422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.94 : 20,688.76 = 8,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.94/20,688.76 = 8,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.94x = 20,688.76 × 8,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.94x = 171,252,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,252,452.23/14,991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.97

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