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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.26, 20,227.40 and 8,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.26, 20,227.40 and 8,995.14 is: 12,413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.26 : 20,227.40 = 8,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.26/20,227.40 = 8,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.26x = 20,227.40 × 8,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.26x = 181,948,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,948,294.84/14,657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.53

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