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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.43, 20,014.76 and 8,130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.43, 20,014.76 and 8,130.10 is: 11,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.43 : 20,014.76 = 8,130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.43/20,014.76 = 8,130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.43x = 20,014.76 × 8,130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.43x = 162,722,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,722,000.28/14,502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,220.33

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