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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.16, 20,483.55 and 8,128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.16, 20,483.55 and 8,128.76 is: 11,217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.16 : 20,483.55 = 8,128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.16/20,483.55 = 8,128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.16x = 20,483.55 × 8,128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.16x = 166,505,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,505,759.48/14,843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.68

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