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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.43, 20,634.38 and 8,146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.43, 20,634.38 and 8,146.42 is: 11,242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.43 : 20,634.38 = 8,146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.43/20,634.38 = 8,146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.43x = 20,634.38 × 8,146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.43x = 168,096,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,096,285.19/14,952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.07

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