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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.54, 20,218.32 and 8,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.54, 20,218.32 and 8,907 is: 12,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.54 : 20,218.32 = 8,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.54/20,218.32 = 8,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.54x = 20,218.32 × 8,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.54x = 180,084,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,084,576.24/14,652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.33

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