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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.09, 20,176.83 and 8,954.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.09, 20,176.83 and 8,954.93 is: 12,357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.09 : 20,176.83 = 8,954.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.09/20,176.83 = 8,954.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.09x = 20,176.83 × 8,954.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.09x = 180,682,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,682,100.27/14,621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.64

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