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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874, 20,524.59 and 8,905.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874, 20,524.59 and 8,905.51 is: 12,288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874 : 20,524.59 = 8,905.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874/20,524.59 = 8,905.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874x = 20,524.59 × 8,905.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874x = 182,781,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,781,941.49/14,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,288.69

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