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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.77, 20,463.61 and 8,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.77, 20,463.61 and 8,114.27 is: 11,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.77 : 20,463.61 = 8,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.77/20,463.61 = 8,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.77x = 20,463.61 × 8,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.77x = 166,047,256.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,047,256.71/14,828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.64

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