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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.32, 20,438.80 and 8,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.32, 20,438.80 and 8,095.61 is: 11,171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.32 : 20,438.80 = 8,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.32/20,438.80 = 8,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.32x = 20,438.80 × 8,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.32x = 165,464,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,464,584.53/14,811.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.49

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