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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,564.48, 20,093.28 and 8,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,564.48, 20,093.28 and 8,965.76 is: 12,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,564.48 : 20,093.28 = 8,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,564.48/20,093.28 = 8,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,564.48x = 20,093.28 × 8,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,564.48x = 180,151,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,151,526.09/14,564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.24

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