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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.69, 20,696.72 and 8,282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.69, 20,696.72 and 8,282.79 is: 11,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.69 : 20,696.72 = 8,282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.69/20,696.72 = 8,282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.69x = 20,696.72 × 8,282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.69x = 171,426,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,426,544.03/14,997.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.20

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