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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.56, 20,175.08 and 8,963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.56, 20,175.08 and 8,963.06 is: 12,363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.56 : 20,175.08 = 8,963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.56/20,175.08 = 8,963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.56x = 20,175.08 × 8,963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.56x = 180,830,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,830,306.85/14,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.99

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