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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,831.65, 20,467.40 and 8,117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,831.65, 20,467.40 and 8,117.14 is: 11,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,831.65 : 20,467.40 = 8,117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,831.65/20,467.40 = 8,117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,831.65x = 20,467.40 × 8,117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,831.65x = 166,136,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,136,751.24/14,831.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,201.50

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