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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.39, 20,571.89 and 8,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.39, 20,571.89 and 8,941.58 is: 12,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.39 : 20,571.89 = 8,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.39/20,571.89 = 8,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.39x = 20,571.89 × 8,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.39x = 183,945,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,945,052.62/14,913.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.22

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