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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.95, 20,418.52 and 8,081.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.95, 20,418.52 and 8,081.45 is: 11,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.95 : 20,418.52 = 8,081.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.95/20,418.52 = 8,081.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.95x = 20,418.52 × 8,081.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.95x = 165,011,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,011,248.45/14,795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.46

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