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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.26, 20,287.87 and 8,957.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.26, 20,287.87 and 8,957.79 is: 12,364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.26 : 20,287.87 = 8,957.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.26/20,287.87 = 8,957.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.26x = 20,287.87 × 8,957.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.26x = 181,734,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,734,456.61/14,698.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.35

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