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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.39, 20,692.26 and 8,280.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.39, 20,692.26 and 8,280.03 is: 11,426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.39 : 20,692.26 = 8,280.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.39/20,692.26 = 8,280.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.39x = 20,692.26 × 8,280.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.39x = 171,332,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,332,533.57/14,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.44

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