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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,931.96, 20,606.10 and 8,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,931.96, 20,606.10 and 8,644.20 is: 11,928.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,931.96 : 20,606.10 = 8,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,931.96/20,606.10 = 8,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,931.96x = 20,606.10 × 8,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,931.96x = 178,123,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,123,249.62/14,931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.99

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