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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.38, 20,567.01 and 8,933.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.38, 20,567.01 and 8,933.06 is: 12,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.38 : 20,567.01 = 8,933.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.38/20,567.01 = 8,933.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.38x = 20,567.01 × 8,933.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.38x = 183,726,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,726,334.35/14,904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.00

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