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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.98, 20,567.82 and 8,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.98, 20,567.82 and 8,941.58 is: 12,336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.98 : 20,567.82 = 8,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.98/20,567.82 = 8,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.98x = 20,567.82 × 8,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.98x = 183,908,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,908,807.96/14,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.27

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