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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.56, 20,484.09 and 8,129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.56, 20,484.09 and 8,129.19 is: 11,218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.56 : 20,484.09 = 8,129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.56/20,484.09 = 8,129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.56x = 20,484.09 × 8,129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.56x = 166,519,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,519,059.59/14,843.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.27

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