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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.58, 20,483.36 and 8,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.58, 20,483.36 and 8,127.92 is: 11,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.58 : 20,483.36 = 8,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.58/20,483.36 = 8,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.58x = 20,483.36 × 8,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.58x = 166,487,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,487,111.41/14,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.10

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