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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.24, 20,696.30 and 8,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.24, 20,696.30 and 8,282.68 is: 11,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.24 : 20,696.30 = 8,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.24/20,696.30 = 8,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.24x = 20,696.30 × 8,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.24x = 171,420,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,420,830.08/14,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.16

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