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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.93, 20,481.10 and 8,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.93, 20,481.10 and 8,127.54 is: 11,215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.93 : 20,481.10 = 8,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.93/20,481.10 = 8,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.93x = 20,481.10 × 8,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.93x = 166,460,984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,460,984.89/14,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.59

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