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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.72, 20,598.12 and 8,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.72, 20,598.12 and 8,957.20 is: 12,360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.72 : 20,598.12 = 8,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.72/20,598.12 = 8,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.72x = 20,598.12 × 8,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.72x = 184,501,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,501,480.46/14,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.48

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