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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.60, 20,691.17 and 8,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.60, 20,691.17 and 8,279.24 is: 11,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.60 : 20,691.17 = 8,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.60/20,691.17 = 8,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.60x = 20,691.17 × 8,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.60x = 171,307,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,307,095.05/14,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.35

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