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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.97, 20,610.24 and 8,645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.97, 20,610.24 and 8,645.34 is: 11,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.97 : 20,610.24 = 8,645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.97/20,610.24 = 8,645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.97x = 20,610.24 × 8,645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.97x = 178,182,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,182,577.15/14,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,932.16

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