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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.32, 20,524.26 and 8,905.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.32, 20,524.26 and 8,905.48 is: 12,289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.32 : 20,524.26 = 8,905.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.32/20,524.26 = 8,905.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.32x = 20,524.26 × 8,905.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.32x = 182,778,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,778,386.94/14,873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,289.01

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