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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.72, 20,699.51 and 8,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.72, 20,699.51 and 8,285.20 is: 11,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.72 : 20,699.51 = 8,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.72/20,699.51 = 8,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.72x = 20,699.51 × 8,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.72x = 171,499,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,499,487.08/14,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,433.52

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