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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.98, 19,964.81 and 8,093.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.98, 19,964.81 and 8,093.36 is: 11,169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.98 : 19,964.81 = 8,093.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.98/19,964.81 = 8,093.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.98x = 19,964.81 × 8,093.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.98x = 161,582,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,582,464.81/14,466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.05

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