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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.87, 20,563.56 and 8,930.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.87, 20,563.56 and 8,930.55 is: 12,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.87 : 20,563.56 = 8,930.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.87/20,563.56 = 8,930.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.87x = 20,563.56 × 8,930.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.87x = 183,643,900.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,643,900.76/14,901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.55

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