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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.65, 20,580.97 and 8,107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.65, 20,580.97 and 8,107.69 is: 11,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.65 : 20,580.97 = 8,107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.65/20,580.97 = 8,107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.65x = 20,580.97 × 8,107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.65x = 166,864,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,864,021.75/14,913.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,188.68

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