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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.42, 20,563.87 and 8,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.42, 20,563.87 and 8,095.38 is: 11,171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.42 : 20,563.87 = 8,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.42/20,563.87 = 8,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.42x = 20,563.87 × 8,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.42x = 166,472,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,472,341.92/14,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.58

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