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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.05, 20,689.36 and 8,278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.05, 20,689.36 and 8,278.11 is: 11,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.05 : 20,689.36 = 8,278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.05/20,689.36 = 8,278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.05x = 20,689.36 × 8,278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.05x = 171,268,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,268,719.03/14,992.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.97

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