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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,800.43, 20,424.51 and 8,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,800.43, 20,424.51 and 8,086.44 is: 11,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,800.43 : 20,424.51 = 8,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,800.43/20,424.51 = 8,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,800.43x = 20,424.51 × 8,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,800.43x = 165,161,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,161,574.64/14,800.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.25

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