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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.64, 20,156.93 and 8,943.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.64, 20,156.93 and 8,943.81 is: 12,341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.64 : 20,156.93 = 8,943.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.64/20,156.93 = 8,943.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.64x = 20,156.93 × 8,943.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.64x = 180,279,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,279,752.10/14,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.47

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