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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.67, 20,561.46 and 8,093.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.67, 20,561.46 and 8,093.63 is: 11,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.67 : 20,561.46 = 8,093.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.67/20,561.46 = 8,093.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.67x = 20,561.46 × 8,093.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.67x = 166,416,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,416,900.90/14,899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.17

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