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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.90, 20,509.65 and 8,893.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.90, 20,509.65 and 8,893.82 is: 12,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.90 : 20,509.65 = 8,893.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.90/20,509.65 = 8,893.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.90x = 20,509.65 × 8,893.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.90x = 182,408,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,408,988.35/14,861.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.60

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