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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.89, 20,595.07 and 8,117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.89, 20,595.07 and 8,117.91 is: 11,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.89 : 20,595.07 = 8,117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.89/20,595.07 = 8,117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.89x = 20,595.07 × 8,117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.89x = 167,188,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,188,924.70/14,923.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202.77

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