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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.94, 20,519.42 and 8,154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.94, 20,519.42 and 8,154.17 is: 11,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.94 : 20,519.42 = 8,154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.94/20,519.42 = 8,154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.94x = 20,519.42 × 8,154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.94x = 167,318,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,318,910.67/14,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,252.92

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