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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.46, 20,481.22 and 8,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.46, 20,481.22 and 8,127.50 is: 11,215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.46 : 20,481.22 = 8,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.46/20,481.22 = 8,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.46x = 20,481.22 × 8,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.46x = 166,461,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,461,146.43/14,841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.96

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