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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.76, 20,601.86 and 8,642.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.76, 20,601.86 and 8,642.54 is: 11,926.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.76 : 20,601.86 = 8,642.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.76/20,601.86 = 8,642.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.76x = 20,601.86 × 8,642.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.76x = 178,052,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,052,399.12/14,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.01

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