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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.74, 20,689.95 and 8,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.74, 20,689.95 and 8,278.14 is: 11,423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.74 : 20,689.95 = 8,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.74/20,689.95 = 8,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.74x = 20,689.95 × 8,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.74x = 171,274,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,274,302.69/14,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.82

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