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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.48, 20,563.90 and 8,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.48, 20,563.90 and 8,095.64 is: 11,171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.48 : 20,563.90 = 8,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.48/20,563.90 = 8,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.48x = 20,563.90 × 8,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.48x = 166,477,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,477,931.40/14,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.91

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