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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.41, 20,464.08 and 8,114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.41, 20,464.08 and 8,114.58 is: 11,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.41 : 20,464.08 = 8,114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.41/20,464.08 = 8,114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.41x = 20,464.08 × 8,114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.41x = 166,057,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,057,509.88/14,829.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.85

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