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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.76, 20,633.04 and 8,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.76, 20,633.04 and 8,665.92 is: 11,956.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.76 : 20,633.04 = 8,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.76/20,633.04 = 8,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.76x = 20,633.04 × 8,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.76x = 178,804,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,804,274.00/14,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.35

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