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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.78, 20,543.63 and 8,172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.78, 20,543.63 and 8,172.26 is: 11,277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.78 : 20,543.63 = 8,172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.78/20,543.63 = 8,172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.78x = 20,543.63 × 8,172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.78x = 167,887,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,887,742.12/14,886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,277.64

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