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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.62, 20,453.64 and 8,107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.62, 20,453.64 and 8,107.44 is: 11,188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.62 : 20,453.64 = 8,107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.62/20,453.64 = 8,107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.62x = 20,453.64 × 8,107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.62x = 165,826,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,826,659.08/14,821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,188.16

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