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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.17, 20,012.76 and 8,128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.17, 20,012.76 and 8,128.74 is: 11,217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.17 : 20,012.76 = 8,128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.17/20,012.76 = 8,128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.17x = 20,012.76 × 8,128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.17x = 162,678,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,678,522.72/14,502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.53

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