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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.69, 20,176.63 and 8,964.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.69, 20,176.63 and 8,964.18 is: 12,365.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.69 : 20,176.63 = 8,964.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.69/20,176.63 = 8,964.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.69x = 20,176.63 × 8,964.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.69x = 180,866,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,866,920.70/14,626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.54

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