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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.74, 20,641.68 and 8,988.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.74, 20,641.68 and 8,988.26 is: 12,404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.74 : 20,641.68 = 8,988.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.74/20,641.68 = 8,988.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.74x = 20,641.68 × 8,988.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.74x = 185,532,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,532,683.47/14,956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.62

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