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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.59, 20,521.77 and 8,157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.59, 20,521.77 and 8,157.07 is: 11,256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.59 : 20,521.77 = 8,157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.59/20,521.77 = 8,157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.59x = 20,521.77 × 8,157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.59x = 167,397,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,397,514.41/14,871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,256.19

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