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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.90, 20,696.09 and 8,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.90, 20,696.09 and 8,282.58 is: 11,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.90 : 20,696.09 = 8,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.90/20,696.09 = 8,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.90x = 20,696.09 × 8,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.90x = 171,416,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,416,979.70/14,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.16

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