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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.54, 20,692.44 and 8,280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.54, 20,692.44 and 8,280.62 is: 11,428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.54 : 20,692.44 = 8,280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.54/20,692.44 = 8,280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.54x = 20,692.44 × 8,280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.54x = 171,346,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,346,232.51/14,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.00

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