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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.93, 20,014.02 and 8,837.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.93, 20,014.02 and 8,837.67 is: 12,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.93 : 20,014.02 = 8,837.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.93/20,014.02 = 8,837.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.93x = 20,014.02 × 8,837.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.93x = 176,877,304.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,877,304.13/14,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.97

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