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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.06, 20,572.77 and 8,193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.06, 20,572.77 and 8,193.61 is: 11,306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.06 : 20,572.77 = 8,193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.06/20,572.77 = 8,193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.06x = 20,572.77 × 8,193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.06x = 168,565,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,565,254.00/14,908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,306.99

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