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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.21, 20,482.41 and 8,795.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.21, 20,482.41 and 8,795.07 is: 12,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.21 : 20,482.41 = 8,795.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.21/20,482.41 = 8,795.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.21x = 20,482.41 × 8,795.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.21x = 180,144,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,144,229.72/14,841.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.11

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