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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.61, 20,519.88 and 8,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.61, 20,519.88 and 8,063.52 is: 11,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.61 : 20,519.88 = 8,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.61/20,519.88 = 8,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.61x = 20,519.88 × 8,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.61x = 165,462,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,462,462.78/14,869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.56

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