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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871, 20,520.62 and 8,156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871, 20,520.62 and 8,156.52 is: 11,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871 : 20,520.62 = 8,156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871/20,520.62 = 8,156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871x = 20,520.62 × 8,156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871x = 167,376,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,376,847.44/14,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,255.25

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