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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,603.76, 20,154.69 and 8,942.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,603.76, 20,154.69 and 8,942.31 is: 12,341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,603.76 : 20,154.69 = 8,942.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,603.76/20,154.69 = 8,942.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,603.76x = 20,154.69 × 8,942.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,603.76x = 180,229,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,229,485.93/14,603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.31

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