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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.79, 20,511.29 and 8,893.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.79, 20,511.29 and 8,893.31 is: 12,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.79 : 20,511.29 = 8,893.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.79/20,511.29 = 8,893.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.79x = 20,511.29 × 8,893.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.79x = 182,413,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,413,171.47/14,862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.14

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