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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.56, 20,007.90 and 8,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.56, 20,007.90 and 8,210.94 is: 11,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.56 : 20,007.90 = 8,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.56/20,007.90 = 8,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.56x = 20,007.90 × 8,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.56x = 164,283,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,283,666.43/14,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,331.03

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