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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,488.44, 19,997.16 and 8,825.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,488.44, 19,997.16 and 8,825.05 is: 12,180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,488.44 : 19,997.16 = 8,825.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,488.44/19,997.16 = 8,825.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,488.44x = 19,997.16 × 8,825.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,488.44x = 176,475,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,475,936.86/14,488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.47

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