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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.74, 20,433.84 and 8,092.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.74, 20,433.84 and 8,092.81 is: 11,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.74 : 20,433.84 = 8,092.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.74/20,433.84 = 8,092.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.74x = 20,433.84 × 8,092.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.74x = 165,367,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,367,184.69/14,806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,168.37

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