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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.58, 20,461.17 and 8,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.58, 20,461.17 and 8,113.22 is: 11,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.58 : 20,461.17 = 8,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.58/20,461.17 = 8,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.58x = 20,461.17 × 8,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.58x = 166,005,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,005,973.67/14,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,195.76

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