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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.42, 20,495.82 and 8,137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.42, 20,495.82 and 8,137.06 is: 11,229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.42 : 20,495.82 = 8,137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.42/20,495.82 = 8,137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.42x = 20,495.82 × 8,137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.42x = 166,775,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,775,717.09/14,851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.61

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