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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.58, 20,476.47 and 8,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.58, 20,476.47 and 8,122.92 is: 11,209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.58 : 20,476.47 = 8,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.58/20,476.47 = 8,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.58x = 20,476.47 × 8,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.58x = 166,328,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,328,774.02/14,838.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.21

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