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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,602.80, 20,156.40 and 8,939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,602.80, 20,156.40 and 8,939.28 is: 12,338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,602.80 : 20,156.40 = 8,939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,602.80/20,156.40 = 8,939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,602.80x = 20,156.40 × 8,939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,602.80x = 180,183,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,183,703.39/14,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.98

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