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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.97, 20,433.03 and 8,092.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.97, 20,433.03 and 8,092.68 is: 11,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.97 : 20,433.03 = 8,092.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.97/20,433.03 = 8,092.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.97x = 20,433.03 × 8,092.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.97x = 165,357,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,357,973.22/14,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.58

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