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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.80, 20,134.32 and 8,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.80, 20,134.32 and 8,847.20 is: 12,206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.80 : 20,134.32 = 8,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.80/20,134.32 = 8,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.80x = 20,134.32 × 8,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.80x = 178,132,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,132,355.90/14,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.87

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