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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,805.77, 20,432.39 and 8,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,805.77, 20,432.39 and 8,091.68 is: 11,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805.77 : 20,432.39 = 8,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805.77/20,432.39 = 8,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805.77x = 20,432.39 × 8,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805.77x = 165,332,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,332,218.89/14,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,166.75

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