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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,813.46, 20,441.96 and 8,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,813.46, 20,441.96 and 8,767.62 is: 12,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,813.46 : 20,441.96 = 8,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,813.46/20,441.96 = 8,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,813.46x = 20,441.96 × 8,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,813.46x = 179,227,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,227,337.34/14,813.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.95

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