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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.65, 20,013.48 and 8,129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.65, 20,013.48 and 8,129.21 is: 11,218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.65 : 20,013.48 = 8,129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.65/20,013.48 = 8,129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.65x = 20,013.48 × 8,129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.65x = 162,693,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,693,681.68/14,502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.21

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