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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.30, 20,437.16 and 8,094.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.30, 20,437.16 and 8,094.93 is: 11,171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.30 : 20,437.16 = 8,094.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.30/20,437.16 = 8,094.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.30x = 20,437.16 × 8,094.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.30x = 165,437,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,437,379.60/14,809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.18

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