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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.05, 20,137.46 and 8,927.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.05, 20,137.46 and 8,927.73 is: 12,318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.05 : 20,137.46 = 8,927.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.05/20,137.46 = 8,927.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.05x = 20,137.46 × 8,927.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.05x = 179,781,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,781,761.13/14,595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,318.00

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