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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.99, 20,010.00 and 8,126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.99, 20,010.00 and 8,126.66 is: 11,215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.99 : 20,010.00 = 8,126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.99/20,010.00 = 8,126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.99x = 20,010.00 × 8,126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.99x = 162,614,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,614,472.06/14,498.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.58

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