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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.46, 20,700.54 and 8,285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.46, 20,700.54 and 8,285.82 is: 11,435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.46 : 20,700.54 = 8,285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.46/20,700.54 = 8,285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.46x = 20,700.54 × 8,285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.46x = 171,520,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,520,979.38/14,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,435.14

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