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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.48, 19,922.40 and 8,847.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.48, 19,922.40 and 8,847.36 is: 12,209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.48 : 19,922.40 = 8,847.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.48/19,922.40 = 8,847.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.48x = 19,922.40 × 8,847.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.48x = 176,260,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,260,644.86/14,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.39

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