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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,944.65, 20,623.68 and 8,976.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,944.65, 20,623.68 and 8,976.42 is: 12,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,944.65 : 20,623.68 = 8,976.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,944.65/20,623.68 = 8,976.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,944.65x = 20,623.68 × 8,976.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,944.65x = 185,126,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,126,813.63/14,944.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.50

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