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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.23, 20,194.75 and 8,969.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.23, 20,194.75 and 8,969.05 is: 12,374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.23 : 20,194.75 = 8,969.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.23/20,194.75 = 8,969.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.23x = 20,194.75 × 8,969.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.23x = 181,127,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,127,722.49/14,637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.45

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