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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.74, 20,462.28 and 8,113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.74, 20,462.28 and 8,113.34 is: 11,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.74 : 20,462.28 = 8,113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.74/20,462.28 = 8,113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.74x = 20,462.28 × 8,113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.74x = 166,017,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,017,434.82/14,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,196.41

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