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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.15, 20,695.86 and 8,283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.15, 20,695.86 and 8,283.06 is: 11,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.15 : 20,695.86 = 8,283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.15/20,695.86 = 8,283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.15x = 20,695.86 × 8,283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.15x = 171,425,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,425,050.13/14,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.51

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