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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,618.84, 20,173.73 and 8,952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,618.84, 20,173.73 and 8,952.68 is: 12,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618.84 : 20,173.73 = 8,952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618.84/20,173.73 = 8,952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618.84x = 20,173.73 × 8,952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618.84x = 180,608,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,608,954.77/14,618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.54

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