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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.35, 20,437.41 and 8,094.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.35, 20,437.41 and 8,094.84 is: 11,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.35 : 20,437.41 = 8,094.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.35/20,437.41 = 8,094.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.35x = 20,437.41 × 8,094.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.35x = 165,437,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,437,456.97/14,809.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.15

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