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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,499.29, 20,010.43 and 8,126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,499.29, 20,010.43 and 8,126.97 is: 11,216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,499.29 : 20,010.43 = 8,126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,499.29/20,010.43 = 8,126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,499.29x = 20,010.43 × 8,126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,499.29x = 162,624,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,624,164.30/14,499.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.01

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