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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.76, 20,527.50 and 8,905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.76, 20,527.50 and 8,905.42 is: 12,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.76 : 20,527.50 = 8,905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.76/20,527.50 = 8,905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.76x = 20,527.50 × 8,905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.76x = 182,806,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,806,009.05/14,873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.50

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