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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.76, 20,484.39 and 8,129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.76, 20,484.39 and 8,129.39 is: 11,218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.76 : 20,484.39 = 8,129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.76/20,484.39 = 8,129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.76x = 20,484.39 × 8,129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.76x = 166,525,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,525,580.90/14,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.56

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