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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.40, 20,695.20 and 8,282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.40, 20,695.20 and 8,282.31 is: 11,429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.40 : 20,695.20 = 8,282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.40/20,695.20 = 8,282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.40x = 20,695.20 × 8,282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.40x = 171,404,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,404,061.91/14,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.68

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