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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.15, 20,690.71 and 8,278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.15, 20,690.71 and 8,278.76 is: 11,424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.15 : 20,690.71 = 8,278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.15/20,690.71 = 8,278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.15x = 20,690.71 × 8,278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.15x = 171,293,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,293,453.35/14,993.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.78

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