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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.68, 20,691.14 and 8,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.68, 20,691.14 and 8,279.16 is: 11,425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.68 : 20,691.14 = 8,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.68/20,691.14 = 8,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.68x = 20,691.14 × 8,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.68x = 171,305,305.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,305,305.20/14,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.17

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