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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.54, 20,461.99 and 8,113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.54, 20,461.99 and 8,113.21 is: 11,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.54 : 20,461.99 = 8,113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.54/20,461.99 = 8,113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.54x = 20,461.99 × 8,113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.54x = 166,012,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,012,421.89/14,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,196.22

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