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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.01, 20,232.72 and 8,993.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.01, 20,232.72 and 8,993.61 is: 12,412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.01 : 20,232.72 = 8,993.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.01/20,232.72 = 8,993.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.01x = 20,232.72 × 8,993.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.01x = 181,965,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,965,192.92/14,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.35

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