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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.08, 20,556.72 and 8,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.08, 20,556.72 and 8,924.76 is: 12,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.08 : 20,556.72 = 8,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.08/20,556.72 = 8,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.08x = 20,556.72 × 8,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.08x = 183,463,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,463,792.39/14,896.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.25

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