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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.68, 20,691.16 and 8,279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.68, 20,691.16 and 8,279.76 is: 11,426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.68 : 20,691.16 = 8,279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.68/20,691.16 = 8,279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.68x = 20,691.16 × 8,279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.68x = 171,317,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,317,838.92/14,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.00

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