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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.48, 20,609.77 and 8,971.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.48, 20,609.77 and 8,971.43 is: 12,379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.48 : 20,609.77 = 8,971.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.48/20,609.77 = 8,971.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.48x = 20,609.77 × 8,971.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.48x = 184,899,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,899,108.87/14,936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.03

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