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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.29, 20,698.05 and 8,192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.29, 20,698.05 and 8,192.73 is: 11,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.29 : 20,698.05 = 8,192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.29/20,698.05 = 8,192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.29x = 20,698.05 × 8,192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.29x = 169,573,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,573,643.52/14,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,306.20

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