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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.59, 20,493.90 and 8,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.59, 20,493.90 and 8,137.08 is: 11,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.59 : 20,493.90 = 8,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.59/20,493.90 = 8,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.59x = 20,493.90 × 8,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.59x = 166,760,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,760,503.81/14,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.46

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