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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.64, 20,275.97 and 8,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.64, 20,275.97 and 8,949.17 is: 12,352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.64 : 20,275.97 = 8,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.64/20,275.97 = 8,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.64x = 20,275.97 × 8,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.64x = 181,452,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,452,956.32/14,689.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.45

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