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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.38, 20,521.41 and 8,155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.38, 20,521.41 and 8,155.61 is: 11,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.38 : 20,521.41 = 8,155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.38/20,521.41 = 8,155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.38x = 20,521.41 × 8,155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.38x = 167,364,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,364,616.61/14,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,254.90

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