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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.78, 20,186.43 and 8,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.78, 20,186.43 and 8,962.54 is: 12,368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.78 : 20,186.43 = 8,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.78/20,186.43 = 8,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.78x = 20,186.43 × 8,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.78x = 180,921,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,921,540.59/14,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.36

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