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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.36, 20,250.49 and 8,930.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.36, 20,250.49 and 8,930.15 is: 12,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.36 : 20,250.49 = 8,930.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.36/20,250.49 = 8,930.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.36x = 20,250.49 × 8,930.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.36x = 180,839,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,839,767.37/14,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.52

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