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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,801.43, 20,425.90 and 8,086.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,801.43, 20,425.90 and 8,086.89 is: 11,159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,801.43 : 20,425.90 = 8,086.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,801.43/20,425.90 = 8,086.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,801.43x = 20,425.90 × 8,086.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,801.43x = 165,181,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,181,940.35/14,801.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.86

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