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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,573.52, 20,113.26 and 8,907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,573.52, 20,113.26 and 8,907.06 is: 12,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,573.52 : 20,113.26 = 8,907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,573.52/20,113.26 = 8,907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,573.52x = 20,113.26 × 8,907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,573.52x = 179,150,105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,150,105.74/14,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.85

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