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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.28, 20,486.42 and 8,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.28, 20,486.42 and 8,131.32 is: 11,221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.28 : 20,486.42 = 8,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.28/20,486.42 = 8,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.28x = 20,486.42 × 8,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.28x = 166,581,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,581,626.51/14,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.19

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