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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.51, 20,521.34 and 8,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.51, 20,521.34 and 8,156.20 is: 11,255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.51 : 20,521.34 = 8,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.51/20,521.34 = 8,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.51x = 20,521.34 × 8,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.51x = 167,376,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,376,072.57/14,870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,255.57

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