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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.16, 20,006.28 and 8,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.16, 20,006.28 and 8,124.24 is: 11,210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.16 : 20,006.28 = 8,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.16/20,006.28 = 8,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.16x = 20,006.28 × 8,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.16x = 162,535,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,535,820.23/14,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,210.79

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