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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.67, 20,432.58 and 8,092.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.67, 20,432.58 and 8,092.53 is: 11,167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.67 : 20,432.58 = 8,092.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.67/20,432.58 = 8,092.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.67x = 20,432.58 × 8,092.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.67x = 165,351,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,351,316.51/14,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.35

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