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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.41, 20,543.99 and 8,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.41, 20,543.99 and 8,171.96 is: 11,277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.41 : 20,543.99 = 8,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.41/20,543.99 = 8,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.41x = 20,543.99 × 8,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.41x = 167,884,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,884,520.94/14,886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,277.71

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