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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.32, 20,522.88 and 8,904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.32, 20,522.88 and 8,904.48 is: 12,287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.32 : 20,522.88 = 8,904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.32/20,522.88 = 8,904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.32x = 20,522.88 × 8,904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.32x = 182,745,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,745,574.50/14,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.63

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