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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,793.91, 20,415.49 and 8,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,793.91, 20,415.49 and 8,079.54 is: 11,149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,793.91 : 20,415.49 = 8,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,793.91/20,415.49 = 8,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,793.91x = 20,415.49 × 8,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,793.91x = 164,947,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,947,747.88/14,793.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.71

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