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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.95, 20,469.39 and 8,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.95, 20,469.39 and 8,026.96 is: 11,077.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.95 : 20,469.39 = 8,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.95/20,469.39 = 8,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.95x = 20,469.39 × 8,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.95x = 164,306,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,306,983.22/14,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,077.17

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