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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.41, 20,438.98 and 8,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.41, 20,438.98 and 8,095.79 is: 11,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.41 : 20,438.98 = 8,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.41/20,438.98 = 8,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.41x = 20,438.98 × 8,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.41x = 165,469,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,469,567.46/14,811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.77

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