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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.53, 20,444.69 and 8,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.53, 20,444.69 and 8,099.76 is: 11,178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.53 : 20,444.69 = 8,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.53/20,444.69 = 8,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.53x = 20,444.69 × 8,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.53x = 165,597,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,597,081.55/14,814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.02

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