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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.22, 20,698.56 and 8,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.22, 20,698.56 and 8,285.49 is: 11,433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.22 : 20,698.56 = 8,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.22/20,698.56 = 8,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.22x = 20,698.56 × 8,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.22x = 171,497,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,497,711.89/14,999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,433.78

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