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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.17, 20,241.14 and 8,932.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.17, 20,241.14 and 8,932.37 is: 12,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.17 : 20,241.14 = 8,932.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.17/20,241.14 = 8,932.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.17x = 20,241.14 × 8,932.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.17x = 180,801,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,801,250.50/14,673.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.90

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