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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.97, 20,492.96 and 8,135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.97, 20,492.96 and 8,135.84 is: 11,227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.97 : 20,492.96 = 8,135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.97/20,492.96 = 8,135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.97x = 20,492.96 × 8,135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.97x = 166,727,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,727,443.69/14,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,227.46

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