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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.76, 20,567.66 and 8,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.76, 20,567.66 and 8,189.08 is: 11,300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.76 : 20,567.66 = 8,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.76/20,567.66 = 8,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.76x = 20,567.66 × 8,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.76x = 168,430,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,430,213.15/14,904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,300.43

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