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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.58, 20,577.68 and 8,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.58, 20,577.68 and 8,942.14 is: 12,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.58 : 20,577.68 = 8,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.58/20,577.68 = 8,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.58x = 20,577.68 × 8,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.58x = 184,008,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,008,495.44/14,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.80

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