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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.95, 20,595.15 and 8,117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.95, 20,595.15 and 8,117.97 is: 11,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.95 : 20,595.15 = 8,117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.95/20,595.15 = 8,117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.95x = 20,595.15 × 8,117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.95x = 167,190,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,190,809.85/14,923.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202.85

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