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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.54, 20,571.98 and 8,193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.54, 20,571.98 and 8,193.16 is: 11,306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.54 : 20,571.98 = 8,193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.54/20,571.98 = 8,193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.54x = 20,571.98 × 8,193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.54x = 168,549,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,549,523.66/14,907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,306.33

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