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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.88, 20,093.04 and 8,271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.88, 20,093.04 and 8,271.84 is: 11,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.88 : 20,093.04 = 8,271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.88/20,093.04 = 8,271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.88x = 20,093.04 × 8,271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.88x = 166,206,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,206,411.99/14,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.15

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