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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.48, 20,607.01 and 8,969.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.48, 20,607.01 and 8,969.43 is: 12,376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.48 : 20,607.01 = 8,969.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.48/20,607.01 = 8,969.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.48x = 20,607.01 × 8,969.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.48x = 184,833,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,833,188.56/14,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.28

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