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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,520.65, 20,037.29 and 8,146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,520.65, 20,037.29 and 8,146.35 is: 11,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,520.65 : 20,037.29 = 8,146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,520.65/20,037.29 = 8,146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,520.65x = 20,037.29 × 8,146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,520.65x = 163,230,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,230,736.66/14,520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,241.29

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