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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.67, 20,524.15 and 8,157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.67, 20,524.15 and 8,157.98 is: 11,257.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.67 : 20,524.15 = 8,157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.67/20,524.15 = 8,157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.67x = 20,524.15 × 8,157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.67x = 167,435,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,435,605.22/14,872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,257.94

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