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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.06, 20,556.47 and 8,927.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.06, 20,556.47 and 8,927.73 is: 12,320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.06 : 20,556.47 = 8,927.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.06/20,556.47 = 8,927.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.06x = 20,556.47 × 8,927.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.06x = 183,522,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,522,466.49/14,896.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.20

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