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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.94, 20,084.08 and 8,181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.94, 20,084.08 and 8,181.86 is: 11,289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.94 : 20,084.08 = 8,181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.94/20,084.08 = 8,181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.94x = 20,084.08 × 8,181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.94x = 164,325,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,325,130.79/14,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,289.99

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