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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,632.41, 20,184.51 and 8,969.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,632.41, 20,184.51 and 8,969.90 is: 12,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632.41 : 20,184.51 = 8,969.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632.41/20,184.51 = 8,969.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632.41x = 20,184.51 × 8,969.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632.41x = 181,052,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,052,935.33/14,632.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.42

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