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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.94, 20,495.61 and 8,137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.94, 20,495.61 and 8,137.55 is: 11,229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.94 : 20,495.61 = 8,137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.94/20,495.61 = 8,137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.94x = 20,495.61 × 8,137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.94x = 166,784,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,784,102.39/14,851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.79

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