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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.63, 20,692.49 and 8,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.63, 20,692.49 and 8,280.20 is: 11,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.63 : 20,692.49 = 8,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.63/20,692.49 = 8,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.63x = 20,692.49 × 8,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.63x = 171,337,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,337,966.03/14,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.62

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