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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.28, 20,462.92 and 8,113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.28, 20,462.92 and 8,113.78 is: 11,196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.28 : 20,462.92 = 8,113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.28/20,462.92 = 8,113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.28x = 20,462.92 × 8,113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.28x = 166,031,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,031,631.04/14,828.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,196.96

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