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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.65, 20,093.11 and 8,896.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.65, 20,093.11 and 8,896.68 is: 12,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.65 : 20,093.11 = 8,896.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.65/20,093.11 = 8,896.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.65x = 20,093.11 × 8,896.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.65x = 178,761,947.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,761,947.63/14,558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.75

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