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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.93, 20,549.31 and 8,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.93, 20,549.31 and 8,923.44 is: 12,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.93 : 20,549.31 = 8,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.93/20,549.31 = 8,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.93x = 20,549.31 × 8,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.93x = 183,370,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,370,534.83/14,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.42

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