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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.80, 20,507.04 and 8,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.80, 20,507.04 and 8,892.72 is: 12,271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.80 : 20,507.04 = 8,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.80/20,507.04 = 8,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.80x = 20,507.04 × 8,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.80x = 182,363,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,363,364.75/14,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.44

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