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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.53, 20,481.54 and 8,127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.53, 20,481.54 and 8,127.05 is: 11,215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.53 : 20,481.54 = 8,127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.53/20,481.54 = 8,127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.53x = 20,481.54 × 8,127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.53x = 166,454,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,454,499.66/14,841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.45

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