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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.94, 20,691.50 and 8,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.94, 20,691.50 and 8,187.94 is: 11,299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.94 : 20,691.50 = 8,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.94/20,691.50 = 8,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.94x = 20,691.50 × 8,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.94x = 169,420,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,420,760.51/14,993.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,299.28

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