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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.69, 20,180.77 and 8,967.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.69, 20,180.77 and 8,967.18 is: 12,369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.69 : 20,180.77 = 8,967.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.69/20,180.77 = 8,967.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.69x = 20,180.77 × 8,967.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.69x = 180,964,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,964,597.13/14,629.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.68

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