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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.58, 20,579.06 and 8,943.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.58, 20,579.06 and 8,943.14 is: 12,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.58 : 20,579.06 = 8,943.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.58/20,579.06 = 8,943.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.58x = 20,579.06 × 8,943.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.58x = 184,041,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,041,414.65/14,911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.18

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