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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,810.91, 20,439.41 and 8,096.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,810.91, 20,439.41 and 8,096.82 is: 11,173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,810.91 : 20,439.41 = 8,096.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,810.91/20,439.41 = 8,096.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,810.91x = 20,439.41 × 8,096.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,810.91x = 165,494,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,494,223.68/14,810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,173.81

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