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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.33, 20,442.94 and 8,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.33, 20,442.94 and 8,098.71 is: 11,175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.33 : 20,442.94 = 8,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.33/20,442.94 = 8,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.33x = 20,442.94 × 8,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.33x = 165,561,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,561,442.61/14,814.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.76

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