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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.68, 20,553.90 and 8,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.68, 20,553.90 and 8,924.22 is: 12,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.68 : 20,553.90 = 8,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.68/20,553.90 = 8,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.68x = 20,553.90 × 8,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.68x = 183,427,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,427,525.46/14,893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.80

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