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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.76, 20,498.13 and 8,564.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.76, 20,498.13 and 8,564.13 is: 11,820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.76 : 20,498.13 = 8,564.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.76/20,498.13 = 8,564.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.76x = 20,498.13 × 8,564.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.76x = 175,548,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,548,650.08/14,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.06

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