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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.76, 20,059.02 and 8,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.76, 20,059.02 and 8,943 is: 12,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.76 : 20,059.02 = 8,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.76/20,059.02 = 8,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.76x = 20,059.02 × 8,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.76x = 179,387,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,387,815.86/14,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.08

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