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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.96, 20,436.41 and 8,094.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.96, 20,436.41 and 8,094.67 is: 11,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.96 : 20,436.41 = 8,094.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.96/20,436.41 = 8,094.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.96x = 20,436.41 × 8,094.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.96x = 165,425,918.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,425,918.55/14,808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.66

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