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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.97, 20,491.58 and 8,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.97, 20,491.58 and 8,134.84 is: 11,226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.97 : 20,491.58 = 8,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.97/20,491.58 = 8,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.97x = 20,491.58 × 8,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.97x = 166,695,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,695,693.76/14,848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,226.08

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