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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.56, 20,695.15 and 8,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.56, 20,695.15 and 8,282.13 is: 11,429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.56 : 20,695.15 = 8,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.56/20,695.15 = 8,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.56x = 20,695.15 × 8,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.56x = 171,399,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,399,922.67/14,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.28

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