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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.04, 20,632.26 and 8,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.04, 20,632.26 and 8,663.20 is: 11,954.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.04 : 20,632.26 = 8,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.04/20,632.26 = 8,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.04x = 20,632.26 × 8,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.04x = 178,741,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,741,394.83/14,952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,954.31

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