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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.66, 20,637.21 and 8,991.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.66, 20,637.21 and 8,991.78 is: 12,405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.66 : 20,637.21 = 8,991.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.66/20,637.21 = 8,991.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.66x = 20,637.21 × 8,991.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.66x = 185,565,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,565,252.13/14,958.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.21

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