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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.52, 20,573.72 and 8,194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.52, 20,573.72 and 8,194.56 is: 11,308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.52 : 20,573.72 = 8,194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.52/20,573.72 = 8,194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.52x = 20,573.72 × 8,194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.52x = 168,592,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,592,582.96/14,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,308.47

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