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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.94, 20,544.69 and 8,172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.94, 20,544.69 and 8,172.49 is: 11,278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.94 : 20,544.69 = 8,172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.94/20,544.69 = 8,172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.94x = 20,544.69 × 8,172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.94x = 167,901,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,901,273.58/14,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,278.43

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