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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.95, 20,524.43 and 8,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.95, 20,524.43 and 8,158.56 is: 11,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.95 : 20,524.43 = 8,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.95/20,524.43 = 8,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.95x = 20,524.43 × 8,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.95x = 167,449,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,449,752.83/14,872.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.68

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