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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.52, 19,966.48 and 8,095.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.52, 19,966.48 and 8,095.11 is: 11,171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.52 : 19,966.48 = 8,095.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.52/19,966.48 = 8,095.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.52x = 19,966.48 × 8,095.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.52x = 161,630,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,630,851.91/14,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.21

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