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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.78, 20,189.19 and 8,964.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.78, 20,189.19 and 8,964.54 is: 12,371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.78 : 20,189.19 = 8,964.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.78/20,189.19 = 8,964.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.78x = 20,189.19 × 8,964.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.78x = 180,986,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,986,801.32/14,629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.12

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