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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.58, 20,512.57 and 8,150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.58, 20,512.57 and 8,150.05 is: 11,246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.58 : 20,512.57 = 8,150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.58/20,512.57 = 8,150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.58x = 20,512.57 × 8,150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.58x = 167,178,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,178,430.38/14,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,246.76

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