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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,538.08, 20,062.68 and 8,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,538.08, 20,062.68 and 8,948 is: 12,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,538.08 : 20,062.68 = 8,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,538.08/20,062.68 = 8,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,538.08x = 20,062.68 × 8,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,538.08x = 179,520,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,520,860.64/14,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.32

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