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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.91, 20,537.28 and 8,167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.91, 20,537.28 and 8,167.14 is: 11,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.91 : 20,537.28 = 8,167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.91/20,537.28 = 8,167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.91x = 20,537.28 × 8,167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.91x = 167,730,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,730,840.98/14,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,270.79

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