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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.83, 20,512.91 and 8,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.83, 20,512.91 and 8,150.30 is: 11,247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.83 : 20,512.91 = 8,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.83/20,512.91 = 8,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.83x = 20,512.91 × 8,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.83x = 167,186,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,186,370.37/14,864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.11

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