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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.97, 20,433.91 and 8,093.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.97, 20,433.91 and 8,093.01 is: 11,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.97 : 20,433.91 = 8,093.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.97/20,433.91 = 8,093.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.97x = 20,433.91 × 8,093.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.97x = 165,371,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,371,837.97/14,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,168.51

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