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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.06, 20,485.41 and 8,130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.06, 20,485.41 and 8,130.55 is: 11,219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.06 : 20,485.41 = 8,130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.06/20,485.41 = 8,130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.06x = 20,485.41 × 8,130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.06x = 166,557,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,557,507.20/14,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,219.73

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