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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,945.40, 20,624.72 and 8,977.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,945.40, 20,624.72 and 8,977.17 is: 12,388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,945.40 : 20,624.72 = 8,977.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,945.40/20,624.72 = 8,977.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,945.40x = 20,624.72 × 8,977.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,945.40x = 185,151,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,151,624.32/14,945.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.53

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