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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.92, 20,610.54 and 8,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.92, 20,610.54 and 8,964.84 is: 12,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.92 : 20,610.54 = 8,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.92/20,610.54 = 8,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.92x = 20,610.54 × 8,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.92x = 184,770,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,770,193.41/14,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.35

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