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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.60, 20,577.42 and 8,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.60, 20,577.42 and 8,942.52 is: 12,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.60 : 20,577.42 = 8,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.60/20,577.42 = 8,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.60x = 20,577.42 × 8,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.60x = 184,013,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,013,989.90/14,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.15

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