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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.69, 20,131.85 and 8,932.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.69, 20,131.85 and 8,932.86 is: 12,327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.69 : 20,131.85 = 8,932.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.69/20,131.85 = 8,932.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.69x = 20,131.85 × 8,932.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.69x = 179,835,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,835,019.92/14,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.02

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