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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.96, 19,985.98 and 8,822.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.96, 19,985.98 and 8,822.64 is: 12,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.96 : 19,985.98 = 8,822.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.96/19,985.98 = 8,822.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.96x = 19,985.98 × 8,822.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.96x = 176,329,106.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,329,106.59/14,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,173.25

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