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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.27, 20,645.17 and 8,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.27, 20,645.17 and 8,994.04 is: 12,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.27 : 20,645.17 = 8,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.27/20,645.17 = 8,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.27x = 20,645.17 × 8,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.27x = 185,683,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,683,398.04/14,962.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.11

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