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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.71, 20,607.14 and 8,644.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.71, 20,607.14 and 8,644.95 is: 11,930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.71 : 20,607.14 = 8,644.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.71/20,607.14 = 8,644.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.71x = 20,607.14 × 8,644.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.71x = 178,147,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,147,651.72/14,932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.03

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