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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.67, 20,553.01 and 8,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.67, 20,553.01 and 8,179.13 is: 11,287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.67 : 20,553.01 = 8,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.67/20,553.01 = 8,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.67x = 20,553.01 × 8,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.67x = 168,105,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,105,617.47/14,893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.05

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