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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.16, 20,484.12 and 8,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.16, 20,484.12 and 8,129.28 is: 11,218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.16 : 20,484.12 = 8,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.16/20,484.12 = 8,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.16x = 20,484.12 × 8,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.16x = 166,521,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,521,147.03/14,843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.71

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