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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.46, 20,561.14 and 8,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.46, 20,561.14 and 8,093.62 is: 11,169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.46 : 20,561.14 = 8,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.46/20,561.14 = 8,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.46x = 20,561.14 × 8,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.46x = 166,414,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,414,053.93/14,899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.13

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