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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.37, 20,562.87 and 8,930.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.37, 20,562.87 and 8,930.05 is: 12,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.37 : 20,562.87 = 8,930.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.37/20,562.87 = 8,930.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.37x = 20,562.87 × 8,930.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.37x = 183,627,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,627,457.24/14,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.86

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