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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.80, 20,553.49 and 8,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.80, 20,553.49 and 8,087.84 is: 11,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.80 : 20,553.49 = 8,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.80/20,553.49 = 8,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.80x = 20,553.49 × 8,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.80x = 166,233,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,233,338.56/14,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.24

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