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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.71, 20,511.12 and 8,149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.71, 20,511.12 and 8,149.22 is: 11,245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.71 : 20,511.12 = 8,149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.71/20,511.12 = 8,149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.71x = 20,511.12 × 8,149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.71x = 167,149,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,149,629.33/14,863.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.49

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