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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.41, 20,437.24 and 8,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.41, 20,437.24 and 8,095.32 is: 11,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.41 : 20,437.24 = 8,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.41/20,437.24 = 8,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.41x = 20,437.24 × 8,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.41x = 165,445,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,445,997.72/14,809.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.68

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