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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.46, 20,573.30 and 8,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.46, 20,573.30 and 8,102.18 is: 11,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.46 : 20,573.30 = 8,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.46/20,573.30 = 8,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.46x = 20,573.30 × 8,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.46x = 166,688,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,688,579.79/14,908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.80

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