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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,813.05, 20,441.77 and 8,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,813.05, 20,441.77 and 8,098.52 is: 11,175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,813.05 : 20,441.77 = 8,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,813.05/20,441.77 = 8,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,813.05x = 20,441.77 × 8,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,813.05x = 165,548,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,548,083.18/14,813.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.83

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