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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.87, 20,594.86 and 8,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.87, 20,594.86 and 8,955.36 is: 12,356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.87 : 20,594.86 = 8,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.87/20,594.86 = 8,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.87x = 20,594.86 × 8,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.87x = 184,434,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,434,363.06/14,925.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.69

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