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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.84, 20,562.12 and 8,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.84, 20,562.12 and 8,613 is: 11,884.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.84 : 20,562.12 = 8,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.84/20,562.12 = 8,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.84x = 20,562.12 × 8,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.84x = 177,101,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,101,539.56/14,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,884.54

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