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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,839.06, 20,477.92 and 8,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,839.06, 20,477.92 and 8,124.74 is: 11,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,839.06 : 20,477.92 = 8,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,839.06/20,477.92 = 8,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,839.06x = 20,477.92 × 8,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,839.06x = 166,377,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,377,775.74/14,839.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.15

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