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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.74, 20,640.86 and 8,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.74, 20,640.86 and 8,992.20 is: 12,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.74 : 20,640.86 = 8,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.74/20,640.86 = 8,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.74x = 20,640.86 × 8,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.74x = 185,606,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,606,741.29/14,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.60

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