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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.50, 20,693.79 and 8,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.50, 20,693.79 and 8,371.50 is: 11,552.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.50 : 20,693.79 = 8,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.50/20,693.79 = 8,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.50x = 20,693.79 × 8,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.50x = 173,238,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,238,062.99/14,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,552.67

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