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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,632.11, 20,192.46 and 8,887.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,632.11, 20,192.46 and 8,887.91 is: 12,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632.11 : 20,192.46 = 8,887.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632.11/20,192.46 = 8,887.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632.11x = 20,192.46 × 8,887.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632.11x = 179,468,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,468,666.20/14,632.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.40

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