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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,524.32, 20,035.44 and 8,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,524.32, 20,035.44 and 8,934.24 is: 12,324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,524.32 : 20,035.44 = 8,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,524.32/20,035.44 = 8,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,524.32x = 20,035.44 × 8,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,524.32x = 179,001,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,001,429.47/14,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.26

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