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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.44, 20,632 and 8,979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.44, 20,632 and 8,979.56 is: 12,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.44 : 20,632 = 8,979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.44/20,632 = 8,979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.44x = 20,632 × 8,979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.44x = 185,266,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,266,281.92/14,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.20

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