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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.02, 20,596.74 and 8,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.02, 20,596.74 and 8,792.76 is: 12,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.02 : 20,596.74 = 8,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.02/20,596.74 = 8,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.02x = 20,596.74 × 8,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.02x = 181,102,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,102,191.60/14,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.32

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