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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.58, 20,484.74 and 8,128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.58, 20,484.74 and 8,128.92 is: 11,217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.58 : 20,484.74 = 8,128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.58/20,484.74 = 8,128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.58x = 20,484.74 × 8,128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.58x = 166,518,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,518,812.68/14,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.48

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