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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,599.16, 20,148.42 and 8,937.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,599.16, 20,148.42 and 8,937.72 is: 12,335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,599.16 : 20,148.42 = 8,937.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,599.16/20,148.42 = 8,937.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,599.16x = 20,148.42 × 8,937.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,599.16x = 180,080,888.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,080,888.11/14,599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.02

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