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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.05, 20,688.13 and 8,277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.05, 20,688.13 and 8,277.51 is: 11,422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.05 : 20,688.13 = 8,277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.05/20,688.13 = 8,277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.05x = 20,688.13 × 8,277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.05x = 171,246,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,246,202.96/14,992.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.47

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