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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.54, 20,186.16 and 8,883.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.54, 20,186.16 and 8,883.35 is: 12,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.54 : 20,186.16 = 8,883.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.54/20,186.16 = 8,883.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.54x = 20,186.16 × 8,883.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.54x = 179,320,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,320,623.51/14,627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.11

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