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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,499.14, 20,009.03 and 8,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,499.14, 20,009.03 and 8,126.06 is: 11,214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,499.14 : 20,009.03 = 8,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,499.14/20,009.03 = 8,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,499.14x = 20,009.03 × 8,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,499.14x = 162,594,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,594,437.65/14,499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,214.08

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