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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.28, 20,512.74 and 8,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.28, 20,512.74 and 8,150.16 is: 11,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.28 : 20,512.74 = 8,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.28/20,512.74 = 8,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.28x = 20,512.74 × 8,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.28x = 167,182,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,182,113.04/14,864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.24

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