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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.24, 20,163.36 and 8,944.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.24, 20,163.36 and 8,944.96 is: 12,344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.24 : 20,163.36 = 8,944.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.24/20,163.36 = 8,944.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.24x = 20,163.36 × 8,944.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.24x = 180,360,448.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,360,448.67/14,610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.80

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