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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.41, 20,553.71 and 8,927.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.41, 20,553.71 and 8,927.07 is: 12,317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.41 : 20,553.71 = 8,927.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.41/20,553.71 = 8,927.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.41x = 20,553.71 × 8,927.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.41x = 183,484,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,484,363.29/14,896.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.35

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