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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.29, 20,528.51 and 8,905.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.29, 20,528.51 and 8,905.77 is: 12,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.29 : 20,528.51 = 8,905.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.29/20,528.51 = 8,905.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.29x = 20,528.51 × 8,905.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.29x = 182,822,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,822,143.97/14,875.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.32

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