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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,603.68, 20,154.65 and 8,942.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,603.68, 20,154.65 and 8,942.23 is: 12,341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,603.68 : 20,154.65 = 8,942.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,603.68/20,154.65 = 8,942.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,603.68x = 20,154.65 × 8,942.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,603.68x = 180,227,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,227,515.87/14,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.24

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