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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.80, 20,697.78 and 8,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.80, 20,697.78 and 8,284.28 is: 11,431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.80 : 20,697.78 = 8,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.80/20,697.78 = 8,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.80x = 20,697.78 × 8,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.80x = 171,466,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,466,204.90/14,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,431.99

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