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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.93, 20,550.69 and 8,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.93, 20,550.69 and 8,924.44 is: 12,314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.93 : 20,550.69 = 8,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.93/20,550.69 = 8,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.93x = 20,550.69 × 8,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.93x = 183,403,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,403,399.86/14,892.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.80

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