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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.22, 20,491.92 and 8,134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.22, 20,491.92 and 8,134.86 is: 11,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.22 : 20,491.92 = 8,134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.22/20,491.92 = 8,134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.22x = 20,491.92 × 8,134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.22x = 166,698,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,698,900.33/14,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,226.10

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