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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.89, 20,571.14 and 8,192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.89, 20,571.14 and 8,192.43 is: 11,304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.89 : 20,571.14 = 8,192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.89/20,571.14 = 8,192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.89x = 20,571.14 × 8,192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.89x = 168,527,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,527,583.51/14,907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,304.59

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