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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.18, 20,520.23 and 8,898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.18, 20,520.23 and 8,898.32 is: 12,279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.18 : 20,520.23 = 8,898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.18/20,520.23 = 8,898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.18x = 20,520.23 × 8,898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.18x = 182,595,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,595,425.92/14,870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.31

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