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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.89, 20,524.39 and 8,907.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.89, 20,524.39 and 8,907.17 is: 12,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.89 : 20,524.39 = 8,907.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.89/20,524.39 = 8,907.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.89x = 20,524.39 × 8,907.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.89x = 182,814,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,814,105.99/14,878.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.81

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