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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,562.48, 20,090.52 and 8,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,562.48, 20,090.52 and 8,963.76 is: 12,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,562.48 : 20,090.52 = 8,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,562.48/20,090.52 = 8,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,562.48x = 20,090.52 × 8,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,562.48x = 180,086,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,086,599.56/14,562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.48

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