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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.74, 20,690.37 and 8,278.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.74, 20,690.37 and 8,278.65 is: 11,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.74 : 20,690.37 = 8,278.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.74/20,690.37 = 8,278.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.74x = 20,690.37 × 8,278.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.74x = 171,288,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,288,331.60/14,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.75

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