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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.63, 20,422.13 and 8,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.63, 20,422.13 and 8,511 is: 11,745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.63 : 20,422.13 = 8,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.63/20,422.13 = 8,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.63x = 20,422.13 × 8,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.63x = 173,812,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,812,705.88/14,798.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,745.19

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