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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.14, 20,512.74 and 8,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.14, 20,512.74 and 8,150.14 is: 11,247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.14 : 20,512.74 = 8,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.14/20,512.74 = 8,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.14x = 20,512.74 × 8,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.14x = 167,181,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,181,702.78/14,864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.32

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