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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.79, 20,524.56 and 8,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.79, 20,524.56 and 8,158.55 is: 11,258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.79 : 20,524.56 = 8,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.79/20,524.56 = 8,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.79x = 20,524.56 × 8,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.79x = 167,450,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,450,648.99/14,872.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.86

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