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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,513.48, 20,030.28 and 8,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,513.48, 20,030.28 and 8,227 is: 11,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,513.48 : 20,030.28 = 8,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,513.48/20,030.28 = 8,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,513.48x = 20,030.28 × 8,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,513.48x = 164,789,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,789,113.56/14,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.21

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