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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.39, 20,691.68 and 8,278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.39, 20,691.68 and 8,278.98 is: 11,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.39 : 20,691.68 = 8,278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.39/20,691.68 = 8,278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.39x = 20,691.68 × 8,278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.39x = 171,305,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,305,963.49/14,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.44

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