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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.67, 20,484.18 and 8,129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.67, 20,484.18 and 8,129.19 is: 11,218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.67 : 20,484.18 = 8,129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.67/20,484.18 = 8,129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.67x = 20,484.18 × 8,129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.67x = 166,519,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,519,791.21/14,843.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.24

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