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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.83, 20,571.93 and 8,194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.83, 20,571.93 and 8,194.74 is: 11,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.83 : 20,571.93 = 8,194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.83/20,571.93 = 8,194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.83x = 20,571.93 × 8,194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.83x = 168,581,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,581,617.65/14,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,307.50

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