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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.53, 20,191.16 and 8,967.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.53, 20,191.16 and 8,967.42 is: 12,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.53 : 20,191.16 = 8,967.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.53/20,191.16 = 8,967.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.53x = 20,191.16 × 8,967.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.53x = 181,062,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,062,612.01/14,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.52

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