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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.30, 20,560.98 and 8,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.30, 20,560.98 and 8,093.28 is: 11,168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.30 : 20,560.98 = 8,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.30/20,560.98 = 8,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.30x = 20,560.98 × 8,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.30x = 166,405,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,405,768.21/14,899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,168.70

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