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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.75, 20,513.99 and 8,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.75, 20,513.99 and 8,895.27 is: 12,275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.75 : 20,513.99 = 8,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.75/20,513.99 = 8,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.75x = 20,513.99 × 8,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.75x = 182,477,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,477,479.83/14,864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.85

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