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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,800.82, 20,425.57 and 8,086.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,800.82, 20,425.57 and 8,086.86 is: 11,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,800.82 : 20,425.57 = 8,086.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,800.82/20,425.57 = 8,086.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,800.82x = 20,425.57 × 8,086.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,800.82x = 165,178,704.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,178,704.79/14,800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.11

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