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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.59, 20,699.35 and 8,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.59, 20,699.35 and 8,285.68 is: 11,434.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.59 : 20,699.35 = 8,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.59/20,699.35 = 8,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.59x = 20,699.35 × 8,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.59x = 171,508,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,508,190.31/14,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,434.19

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