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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.88, 20,437.72 and 8,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.88, 20,437.72 and 8,095.52 is: 11,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.88 : 20,437.72 = 8,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.88/20,437.72 = 8,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.88x = 20,437.72 × 8,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.88x = 165,453,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,453,971.01/14,809.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.86

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