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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.63, 20,491.41 and 8,134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.63, 20,491.41 and 8,134.17 is: 11,224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.63 : 20,491.41 = 8,134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.63/20,491.41 = 8,134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.63x = 20,491.41 × 8,134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.63x = 166,680,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,680,612.48/14,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,224.56

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