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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.60, 20,629.52 and 8,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.60, 20,629.52 and 8,982.40 is: 12,396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.60 : 20,629.52 = 8,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.60/20,629.52 = 8,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.60x = 20,629.52 × 8,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.60x = 185,302,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,302,600.45/14,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.81

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