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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.26, 20,224.64 and 8,993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.26, 20,224.64 and 8,993.14 is: 12,410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.26 : 20,224.64 = 8,993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.26/20,224.64 = 8,993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.26x = 20,224.64 × 8,993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.26x = 181,882,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,882,957.17/14,655.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.76

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