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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.89, 20,092.08 and 8,895.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.89, 20,092.08 and 8,895.93 is: 12,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.89 : 20,092.08 = 8,895.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.89/20,092.08 = 8,895.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.89x = 20,092.08 × 8,895.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.89x = 178,737,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,737,636.77/14,557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.72

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