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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.65, 20,463.27 and 8,114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.65, 20,463.27 and 8,114.15 is: 11,197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.65 : 20,463.27 = 8,114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.65/20,463.27 = 8,114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.65x = 20,463.27 × 8,114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.65x = 166,042,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,042,063.00/14,828.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.38

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