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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.94, 20,175.59 and 8,963.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.94, 20,175.59 and 8,963.43 is: 12,364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.94 : 20,175.59 = 8,963.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.94/20,175.59 = 8,963.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.94x = 20,175.59 × 8,963.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.94x = 180,842,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,842,511.08/14,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.51

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