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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.76, 20,694.02 and 8,281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.76, 20,694.02 and 8,281.31 is: 11,428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.76 : 20,694.02 = 8,281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.76/20,694.02 = 8,281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.76x = 20,694.02 × 8,281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.76x = 171,373,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,373,449.89/14,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.13

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