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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,575.92, 20,116.92 and 8,913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,575.92, 20,116.92 and 8,913.92 is: 12,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,575.92 : 20,116.92 = 8,913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,575.92/20,116.92 = 8,913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,575.92x = 20,116.92 × 8,913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,575.92x = 179,320,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,320,615.53/14,575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,302.52

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