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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.73, 20,007.20 and 8,124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.73, 20,007.20 and 8,124.43 is: 11,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.73 : 20,007.20 = 8,124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.73/20,007.20 = 8,124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.73x = 20,007.20 × 8,124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.73x = 162,547,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,547,095.90/14,498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.13

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