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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,501.94, 20,011.98 and 8,127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,501.94, 20,011.98 and 8,127.75 is: 11,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,501.94 : 20,011.98 = 8,127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,501.94/20,011.98 = 8,127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,501.94x = 20,011.98 × 8,127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,501.94x = 162,652,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,652,370.45/14,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.90

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