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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.03, 20,438.46 and 8,095.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.03, 20,438.46 and 8,095.41 is: 11,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.03 : 20,438.46 = 8,095.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.03/20,438.46 = 8,095.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.03x = 20,438.46 × 8,095.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.03x = 165,457,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,457,713.47/14,811.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.25

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