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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,586.13, 20,126.82 and 8,211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,586.13, 20,126.82 and 8,211.64 is: 11,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,586.13 : 20,126.82 = 8,211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,586.13/20,126.82 = 8,211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,586.13x = 20,126.82 × 8,211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,586.13x = 165,274,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,274,200.18/14,586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.92

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