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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.44, 20,462.04 and 8,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.44, 20,462.04 and 8,113.20 is: 11,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.44 : 20,462.04 = 8,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.44/20,462.04 = 8,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.44x = 20,462.04 × 8,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.44x = 166,012,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,012,622.93/14,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,196.31

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