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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.49, 20,437.64 and 8,095.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.49, 20,437.64 and 8,095.57 is: 11,172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.49 : 20,437.64 = 8,095.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.49/20,437.64 = 8,095.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.49x = 20,437.64 × 8,095.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.49x = 165,454,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,454,284.04/14,809.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,172.18

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