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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.08, 20,589.71 and 8,946.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.08, 20,589.71 and 8,946.37 is: 12,341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.08 : 20,589.71 = 8,946.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.08/20,589.71 = 8,946.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.08x = 20,589.71 × 8,946.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.08x = 184,203,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,203,163.85/14,925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.85

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