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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,605.34, 20,154.23 and 8,937.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,605.34, 20,154.23 and 8,937.74 is: 12,333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,605.34 : 20,154.23 = 8,937.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,605.34/20,154.23 = 8,937.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,605.34x = 20,154.23 × 8,937.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,605.34x = 180,133,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,133,166.87/14,605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.38

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