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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.98, 20,690.40 and 8,278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.98, 20,690.40 and 8,278.48 is: 11,424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.98 : 20,690.40 = 8,278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.98/20,690.40 = 8,278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.98x = 20,690.40 × 8,278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.98x = 171,285,062.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,285,062.59/14,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.35

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