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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.77, 20,551.70 and 8,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.77, 20,551.70 and 8,926.97 is: 12,314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.77 : 20,551.70 = 8,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.77/20,551.70 = 8,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.77x = 20,551.70 × 8,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.77x = 183,464,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,464,483.48/14,898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.07

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