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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.39, 20,013.51 and 8,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.39, 20,013.51 and 8,129.31 is: 11,218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.39 : 20,013.51 = 8,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.39/20,013.51 = 8,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.39x = 20,013.51 × 8,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.39x = 162,696,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,696,026.98/14,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.57

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