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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.59, 20,481.98 and 8,126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.59, 20,481.98 and 8,126.93 is: 11,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.59 : 20,481.98 = 8,126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.59/20,481.98 = 8,126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.59x = 20,481.98 × 8,126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.59x = 166,455,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,455,617.72/14,842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,214.73

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