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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.80, 20,573.29 and 9,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.80, 20,573.29 and 9,168.44 is: 12,651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.80 : 20,573.29 = 9,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.80/20,573.29 = 9,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.80x = 20,573.29 × 9,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.80x = 188,624,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,624,883.56/14,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.92

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