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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.84, 20,234.19 and 8,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.84, 20,234.19 and 8,994.76 is: 12,409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.84 : 20,234.19 = 8,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.84/20,234.19 = 8,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.84x = 20,234.19 × 8,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.84x = 182,001,682.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,001,682.84/14,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.91

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