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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.62, 20,484.42 and 8,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.62, 20,484.42 and 8,129.12 is: 11,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.62 : 20,484.42 = 8,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.62/20,484.42 = 8,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.62x = 20,484.42 × 8,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.62x = 166,520,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,520,308.31/14,843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.31

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