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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.26, 20,417.94 and 8,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.26, 20,417.94 and 8,081.28 is: 11,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.26 : 20,417.94 = 8,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.26/20,417.94 = 8,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.26x = 20,417.94 × 8,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.26x = 165,003,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,003,090.16/14,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.43

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