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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.96, 20,552.53 and 8,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.96, 20,552.53 and 8,086.98 is: 11,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.96 : 20,552.53 = 8,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.96/20,552.53 = 8,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.96x = 20,552.53 × 8,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.96x = 166,207,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,207,858.62/14,892.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.16

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