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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.55, 20,463.22 and 8,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.55, 20,463.22 and 8,114.10 is: 11,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.55 : 20,463.22 = 8,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.55/20,463.22 = 8,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.55x = 20,463.22 × 8,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.55x = 166,040,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,040,593.12/14,828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.36

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