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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.40, 20,696.28 and 8,282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.40, 20,696.28 and 8,282.64 is: 11,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.40 : 20,696.28 = 8,282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.40/20,696.28 = 8,282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.40x = 20,696.28 × 8,282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.40x = 171,419,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,419,836.58/14,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.73

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