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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.50, 20,526.66 and 8,907.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.50, 20,526.66 and 8,907.01 is: 12,290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.50 : 20,526.66 = 8,907.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.50/20,526.66 = 8,907.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.50x = 20,526.66 × 8,907.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.50x = 182,831,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,831,165.89/14,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.76

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