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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.14, 20,583.96 and 8,950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.14, 20,583.96 and 8,950.34 is: 12,346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.14 : 20,583.96 = 8,950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.14/20,583.96 = 8,950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.14x = 20,583.96 × 8,950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.14x = 184,233,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,233,440.55/14,922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.31

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