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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.08, 20,552.48 and 8,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.08, 20,552.48 and 8,179.14 is: 11,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.08 : 20,552.48 = 8,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.08/20,552.48 = 8,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.08x = 20,552.48 × 8,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.08x = 168,101,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,101,570.37/14,893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.23

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