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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.31, 20,480.99 and 8,126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.31, 20,480.99 and 8,126.93 is: 11,215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.31 : 20,480.99 = 8,126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.31/20,480.99 = 8,126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.31x = 20,480.99 × 8,126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.31x = 166,447,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,447,572.06/14,841.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.16

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