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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,566.48, 20,096.04 and 8,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,566.48, 20,096.04 and 8,967.76 is: 12,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,566.48 : 20,096.04 = 8,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,566.48/20,096.04 = 8,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,566.48x = 20,096.04 × 8,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,566.48x = 180,216,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,216,463.67/14,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.00

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