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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.01, 20,513.56 and 8,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.01, 20,513.56 and 8,150.62 is: 11,247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.01 : 20,513.56 = 8,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.01/20,513.56 = 8,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.01x = 20,513.56 × 8,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.01x = 167,198,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,198,214.49/14,865.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.77

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