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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.23, 20,694.56 and 8,281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.23, 20,694.56 and 8,281.87 is: 11,428.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.23 : 20,694.56 = 8,281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.23/20,694.56 = 8,281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.23x = 20,694.56 × 8,281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.23x = 171,389,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,389,562.48/14,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.85

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