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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,903.85, 20,567.28 and 8,097.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,903.85, 20,567.28 and 8,097.89 is: 11,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,903.85 : 20,567.28 = 8,097.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,903.85/20,567.28 = 8,097.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,903.85x = 20,567.28 × 8,097.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,903.85x = 166,551,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,551,468.20/14,903.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.06

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