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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,568.03, 20,103.55 and 8,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,568.03, 20,103.55 and 8,902.76 is: 12,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,568.03 : 20,103.55 = 8,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,568.03/20,103.55 = 8,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,568.03x = 20,103.55 × 8,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,568.03x = 178,976,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,976,958.02/14,568.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.60

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