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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.88, 20,512.32 and 8,491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.88, 20,512.32 and 8,491.31 is: 11,718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.88 : 20,512.32 = 8,491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.88/20,512.32 = 8,491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.88x = 20,512.32 × 8,491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.88x = 174,176,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,176,573.60/14,863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.11

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