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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.76, 20,463.23 and 8,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.76, 20,463.23 and 8,114.24 is: 11,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.76 : 20,463.23 = 8,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.76/20,463.23 = 8,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.76x = 20,463.23 × 8,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.76x = 166,043,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,043,416.51/14,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.39

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