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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.57, 20,572.37 and 8,101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.57, 20,572.37 and 8,101.53 is: 11,180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.57 : 20,572.37 = 8,101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.57/20,572.37 = 8,101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.57x = 20,572.37 × 8,101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.57x = 166,667,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,667,632.22/14,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.07

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