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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.69, 20,481.17 and 8,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.69, 20,481.17 and 8,127.60 is: 11,215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.69 : 20,481.17 = 8,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.69/20,481.17 = 8,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.69x = 20,481.17 × 8,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.69x = 166,462,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,462,757.29/14,841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.89

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