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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.68, 20,698.08 and 8,284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.68, 20,698.08 and 8,284.74 is: 11,432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.68 : 20,698.08 = 8,284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.68/20,698.08 = 8,284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.68x = 20,698.08 × 8,284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.68x = 171,478,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,478,211.30/14,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,432.89

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