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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.61, 20,091.18 and 8,097.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.61, 20,091.18 and 8,097.91 is: 11,176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.61 : 20,091.18 = 8,097.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.61/20,091.18 = 8,097.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.61x = 20,091.18 × 8,097.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.61x = 162,696,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,696,547.57/14,557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,176.05

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