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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.53, 20,492.34 and 8,135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.53, 20,492.34 and 8,135.57 is: 11,227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.53 : 20,492.34 = 8,135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.53/20,492.34 = 8,135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.53x = 20,492.34 × 8,135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.53x = 166,716,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,716,866.53/14,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,227.08

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