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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,534.24, 20,051.16 and 8,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,534.24, 20,051.16 and 8,942 is: 12,336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,534.24 : 20,051.16 = 8,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,534.24/20,051.16 = 8,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,534.24x = 20,051.16 × 8,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,534.24x = 179,297,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,297,472.72/14,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.21

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