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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.92, 20,554.82 and 8,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.92, 20,554.82 and 8,927.44 is: 12,318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.92 : 20,554.82 = 8,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.92/20,554.82 = 8,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.92x = 20,554.82 × 8,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.92x = 183,501,922.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,501,922.26/14,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,318.94

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