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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.98, 20,691.78 and 8,279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.98, 20,691.78 and 8,279.48 is: 11,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.98 : 20,691.78 = 8,279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.98/20,691.78 = 8,279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.98x = 20,691.78 × 8,279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.98x = 171,317,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,317,178.67/14,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.73

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