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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,499.54, 20,009.10 and 8,126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,499.54, 20,009.10 and 8,126.10 is: 11,213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,499.54 : 20,009.10 = 8,126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,499.54/20,009.10 = 8,126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,499.54x = 20,009.10 × 8,126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,499.54x = 162,595,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,595,947.51/14,499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,213.87

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