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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,801.26, 20,426.22 and 8,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,801.26, 20,426.22 and 8,087.26 is: 11,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,801.26 : 20,426.22 = 8,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,801.26/20,426.22 = 8,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,801.26x = 20,426.22 × 8,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,801.26x = 165,192,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,192,151.96/14,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.68

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