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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.13, 20,419.26 and 8,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.13, 20,419.26 and 8,082.66 is: 11,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.13 : 20,419.26 = 8,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.13/20,419.26 = 8,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.13x = 20,419.26 × 8,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.13x = 165,041,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,041,844.57/14,797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,153.64

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