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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,601.32, 20,150.57 and 8,934.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,601.32, 20,150.57 and 8,934.29 is: 12,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,601.32 : 20,150.57 = 8,934.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,601.32/20,150.57 = 8,934.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,601.32x = 20,150.57 × 8,934.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,601.32x = 180,031,050.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,031,050.07/14,601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.78

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