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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,603.68, 20,160.66 and 8,946.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,603.68, 20,160.66 and 8,946.64 is: 12,351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,603.68 : 20,160.66 = 8,946.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,603.68/20,160.66 = 8,946.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,603.68x = 20,160.66 × 8,946.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,603.68x = 180,370,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,370,167.18/14,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.01

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