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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,876.91, 20,532.84 and 8,907.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,876.91, 20,532.84 and 8,907.33 is: 12,293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,876.91 : 20,532.84 = 8,907.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,876.91/20,532.84 = 8,907.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,876.91x = 20,532.84 × 8,907.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,876.91x = 182,892,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,892,781.72/14,876.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.73

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