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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.38, 20,472.82 and 8,211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.38, 20,472.82 and 8,211.38 is: 11,331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.38 : 20,472.82 = 8,211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.38/20,472.82 = 8,211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.38x = 20,472.82 × 8,211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.38x = 168,109,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,109,981.80/14,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,331.70

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