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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.85, 20,453.38 and 8,106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.85, 20,453.38 and 8,106.17 is: 11,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.85 : 20,453.38 = 8,106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.85/20,453.38 = 8,106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.85x = 20,453.38 × 8,106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.85x = 165,798,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,798,575.35/14,821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,186.09

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