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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.95, 20,653.77 and 8,834.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.95, 20,653.77 and 8,834.62 is: 12,191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.95 : 20,653.77 = 8,834.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.95/20,653.77 = 8,834.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.95x = 20,653.77 × 8,834.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.95x = 182,468,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,468,209.52/14,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.41

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