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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.63, 20,524.39 and 8,901.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.63, 20,524.39 and 8,901.29 is: 12,283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.63 : 20,524.39 = 8,901.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.63/20,524.39 = 8,901.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.63x = 20,524.39 × 8,901.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.63x = 182,693,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,693,576.52/14,873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.06

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