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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,541.06, 20,066.13 and 8,885.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,541.06, 20,066.13 and 8,885.27 is: 12,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,541.06 : 20,066.13 = 8,885.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,541.06/20,066.13 = 8,885.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,541.06x = 20,066.13 × 8,885.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,541.06x = 178,293,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,293,058.06/14,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.35

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