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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,615.76, 20,168.52 and 8,948.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,615.76, 20,168.52 and 8,948.07 is: 12,347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615.76 : 20,168.52 = 8,948.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615.76/20,168.52 = 8,948.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615.76x = 20,168.52 × 8,948.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615.76x = 180,469,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,469,328.76/14,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.58

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