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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.22, 20,178.69 and 8,955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.22, 20,178.69 and 8,955.38 is: 12,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.22 : 20,178.69 = 8,955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.22/20,178.69 = 8,955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.22x = 20,178.69 × 8,955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.22x = 180,707,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,707,735.96/14,623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.59

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