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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.01, 20,506.98 and 8,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.01, 20,506.98 and 8,145.50 is: 11,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.01 : 20,506.98 = 8,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.01/20,506.98 = 8,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.01x = 20,506.98 × 8,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.01x = 167,039,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,039,503.06/14,860.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,240.88

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