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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,524.74, 20,043.41 and 8,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,524.74, 20,043.41 and 8,150.54 is: 11,247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,524.74 : 20,043.41 = 8,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,524.74/20,043.41 = 8,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,524.74x = 20,043.41 × 8,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,524.74x = 163,364,473.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,364,473.97/14,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.33

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