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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.49, 20,481.48 and 8,127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.49, 20,481.48 and 8,127.74 is: 11,216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.49 : 20,481.48 = 8,127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.49/20,481.48 = 8,127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.49x = 20,481.48 × 8,127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.49x = 166,468,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,468,218.32/14,841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.41

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