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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.70, 20,495.97 and 8,137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.70, 20,495.97 and 8,137.13 is: 11,228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.70 : 20,495.97 = 8,137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.70/20,495.97 = 8,137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.70x = 20,495.97 × 8,137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.70x = 166,778,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,778,269.89/14,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.82

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