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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.66, 20,512.76 and 8,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.66, 20,512.76 and 8,150.12 is: 11,246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.66 : 20,512.76 = 8,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.66/20,512.76 = 8,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.66x = 20,512.76 × 8,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.66x = 167,181,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,181,455.53/14,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,246.91

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