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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580, 20,120.40 and 8,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580, 20,120.40 and 8,994.24 is: 12,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580 : 20,120.40 = 8,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580/20,120.40 = 8,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580x = 20,120.40 × 8,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580x = 180,967,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,967,706.50/14,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.05

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