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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.62, 20,366.90 and 8,134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.62, 20,366.90 and 8,134.62 is: 11,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.62 : 20,366.90 = 8,134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.62/20,366.90 = 8,134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.62x = 20,366.90 × 8,134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.62x = 165,676,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,676,992.08/14,758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,225.78

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