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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.17, 20,524.97 and 8,158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.17, 20,524.97 and 8,158.81 is: 11,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.17 : 20,524.97 = 8,158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.17/20,524.97 = 8,158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.17x = 20,524.97 × 8,158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.17x = 167,459,338.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,459,338.05/14,873.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.16

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