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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,894.76, 20,553.21 and 8,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,894.76, 20,553.21 and 8,926.26 is: 12,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,894.76 : 20,553.21 = 8,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,894.76/20,553.21 = 8,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,894.76x = 20,553.21 × 8,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,894.76x = 183,463,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,463,296.29/14,894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.30

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