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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.95, 20,524.61 and 8,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.95, 20,524.61 and 8,158.88 is: 11,259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.95 : 20,524.61 = 8,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.95/20,524.61 = 8,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.95x = 20,524.61 × 8,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.95x = 167,457,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,457,840.55/14,871.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.98

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