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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.67, 20,564.22 and 8,095.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.67, 20,564.22 and 8,095.63 is: 11,171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.67 : 20,564.22 = 8,095.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.67/20,564.22 = 8,095.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.67x = 20,564.22 × 8,095.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.67x = 166,480,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,480,316.36/14,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.92

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