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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.76, 20,573.68 and 8,195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.76, 20,573.68 and 8,195.07 is: 11,308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.76 : 20,573.68 = 8,195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.76/20,573.68 = 8,195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.76x = 20,573.68 × 8,195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.76x = 168,602,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,602,747.76/14,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,308.97

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