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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.91, 20,514.94 and 8,151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.91, 20,514.94 and 8,151.39 is: 11,248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.91 : 20,514.94 = 8,151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.91/20,514.94 = 8,151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.91x = 20,514.94 × 8,151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.91x = 167,225,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,225,256.39/14,865.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.91

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