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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.50, 20,615.13 and 8,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.50, 20,615.13 and 8,975.28 is: 12,385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.50 : 20,615.13 = 8,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.50/20,615.13 = 8,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.50x = 20,615.13 × 8,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.50x = 185,026,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,026,563.99/14,938.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.89

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