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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.03, 20,998.52 and 8,154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.03, 20,998.52 and 8,154.87 is: 12,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.03 : 20,998.52 = 8,154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.03/20,998.52 = 8,154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.03x = 20,998.52 × 8,154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.03x = 171,240,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,240,200.79/14,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.45

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