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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.91, 20,695.37 and 8,190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.91, 20,695.37 and 8,190.65 is: 11,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.91 : 20,695.37 = 8,190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.91/20,695.37 = 8,190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.91x = 20,695.37 × 8,190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.91x = 169,508,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,508,543.08/14,996.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,302.90

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